The fair maid of Perth
Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-18321894
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The novel is set in the late fourteenth century during the reign of Robert III of Scotland. The Duke of Rothsay, attempts to abduct Catharine Glover, the 'Fair Maid of Perth', daughter of an honest burgher. He is thwarted by the intervention of Henry Gow, an armourer and renowned swordsman. Although backed by Catharine's father Simon, Henry is too warlike to for the mild-mannered Catherine. A bitter rivalry develops between Henry and Conachar, his Highland apprentice, as both contend for Catharine's affections. Conachar becomes chief of Clan Quhele after the death of his father, and the King demands that the longstanding feud between Clan Quhele and Clan Chattan be resolved by mortal combat. At the last moment one of the representatives of Clan Chattan withdraws and is replaced by Henry who relishes the opportunity of confronting Conachar. At the end of a bloody battle, the two rivals come face to face.
Main title:
The fair maid of Perth / by Sir Walter Scott, introductory essay and notes by Andrew Lang.
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Edition:
Border edition.
Imprint:
London : John C. Nimmo, 1894.
Collation:
366p. ; 21 cm.
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Series:
Waverley novels ; 42
Local class:
F
Language:
English
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BRN:
3435109