Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Walter Scott
"Woodstock; or, the Cavalier" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1826. Set after the English Civil War, the story follows the perilous attempt to protect the fugitive Charles II from Cromwell's forces. At Woodstock Manor, mysterious supernatural events terrify parliamentary commissioners, while Royalist sympathizers risk everything to shelter the king. Family loyalties clash when Roundhead Colonel Everard must choose between duty and blood, as his uncle Sir Henry Lee
and cousin Alice become entangled in the dangerous conspiracy surrounding the royal escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Woodstock; or, the Cavalier |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_(novel) |
| Credits | Lee Dawei, David King and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9785 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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