Quentin Durward

Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The plot centers on the rivalry between Louis XI of France and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. The novel takes place in the fifteenth century in France during the reign of Louis XI. Quentin Durward, a young Scot, has come to seek his fortune and is employed by the king to escort the Countess Isabelle de Croye to the castle of the Bishop of Liege. The secret plot of the king is that William de la Marck will attack the party and abduct Isabelle. Quentin succeeds in foiling the plot, but when he arrives at the castle with Isabelle, there is further trouble. How will this historical novel end ? Read Quentin Durward in order to know it.