Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Durward Release date is 2006-07-13
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"Quentin Durward" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1823. A young Scottish archer seeks his fortune in the service of King Louis XI of France during the turbulent 1460s. Caught in the deadly rivalry between Louis and Charles the Bold of Burgundy, Quentin must escort a Burgundian heiress fleeing a forced marriage. Political intrigue, betrayal, and rebellion converge as the king manipulates events for his own gain. Can Quentin protect the lady and survive the dangerous games of medieval power? (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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