Woodstock or The Cavalier: The Works of Sir Walter Scott - Paperback

by Walter Scott (Author)

""Woodstock or The Cavalier"" is a historical novel written by the renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The book tells the story of the English Civil War, which took place in the 17th century, and the subsequent Restoration of the monarchy. The story revolves around the lives of three main characters: Charles II, the exiled king of England; Alice Lee, a loyalist who helps Charles II during his exile; and Colonel Markham Everard, a parliamentarian who is in love with Alice. The novel is set in the town of Woodstock, where Charles II is hiding from the Roundheads who are searching for him. Alice Lee, who lives in Woodstock, agrees to shelter the king and help him escape to France. However, their plans are thwarted by Colonel Everard, who has been sent to Woodstock to search for the king. The novel follows the three characters as they navigate their loyalties and desires in a time of political upheaval.""Woodstock or The Cavalier"" is a classic work of historical fiction that captures the essence of the English Civil War and the Restoration period. It is a compelling tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and the works of Sir Walter Scott.1904. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. An adventurous story centering upon the escape of Charles II from England after the battle of Worcester written in three months. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.