Scott, Walter 1771-1832 creator Defauconpret, A.-J.-B. (Auguste-Jean-Baptiste) 1767-1843 text utu 2006 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Durward Release date is 2006-07-13 Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com 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/18825 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18825 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133435.0 18825