Scott, Walter 1771-1832 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Quentin Durward" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1823. Set in 1468 France, it follows a Scottish archer who joins King Louis XI's guard and becomes entangled in dangerous medieval politics. When tasked with escorting a Burgundian heiress fleeing a forced marriage, Quentin must navigate treacherous alliances between Louis and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Amid political intrigue, rebellion, and betrayal, the young archer's courage will be tested as he protects the noblewoman from those who would use her as a pawn. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Durward Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Historical fiction France -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction Louis XI, King of France, 1423-1483 -- Fiction Charles, Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 -- Fiction Scots -- France -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7853 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7853 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133213.0 7853