The Scottish Chiefs, A Romance (Volume V)

von Jane Porter

400 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Love and loyalty collide with conquest in thirteenth century Scotland, as one man's defiance sets a nation ablaze. Courage kindles across a nation. Jane Porter's The Scottish Chiefs, A Romance (Volume V) is a classic historical romance novel set in a medieval Scotland setting. Uniting intimate feeling with sweeping action, Porter follows William Wallace's heroism and the Scottish independence struggle with a blend of tenderness and steel. The result is a freedom and patriotism story that moves between hall and battlefield, capturing the cost of resistance and the strength of those who refuse to bow. First published in the early nineteenth century, The Scottish Chiefs earned lasting fame for its romantic vision of national resistance and chivalric honour. For fans of Ivanhoe and other grand historical sagas, it offers a vivid journey through loyalty, betrayal and steadfast love in a land at war. Its themes of courage, sacrifice and identity make it classic literature for students and a powerful choice for homeschool history reading, bringing past struggles into sharp, human focus. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. An unabridged classic edition and essential part of any complete Scottish Chiefs collection, it speaks to casual readers seeking moving scottish historical fiction as well as to collectors who recognise more than a reprint - a cultural treasure to read, share and hand down.

• Reihe: Alpha Editions
• ISBN: 9789354443008
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.02.2021
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Alpha Editions