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Ivanhoe har akkurat kommet hjem fra et korstog der han kjempet side om side med den normanniske Richard Løvehjerte. Dette har gjort Ivanhoes saksiske far, Cedric, forbitret, og han har derfor gjort ham arveløs. I tillegg til å prøve å gjenvinne farens gunst, må Ivanhoe dyste om den vakre Lady Rowena, forsvare kongen sin og stille opp til duell for å redde den gode jøden Rebecca, som er anklaget for å være heks.

Romanen utspelar sig i Ayrshire och Lanarkshire runt 1306, kort efter William Wallaces död under de skotska frihetskrigen. Lady Augusta har lovat att gifta sig med Sir John de Walton om han kan behålla kontrollen över slottet som han erövrade för ett år och en dag sedan. Hon ångrar dock sitt löfte och reser till slottet i förklädnad för att försöka bryta överenskommelsen. Walter Scott (1771-1832) var en skotsk skald och författare. Scott är känd för att ha skapat den historiska romangenren.

Inglaterra, siglo XII. Desterrado por querer casarse contra los deseos de su padre, el joven y valiente Wilfred de Ivanhoe se pone al servicio de Ricardo Corazón de León y parte como cruzado junto a sus tropas para reconquistar Tierra Santa. A su regreso, decidido a recuperar su honor y a reunirse con su amada pero prohibida Lady Rowena, rápidamente se verá en medio de una lucha por el poderentre el noble rey Ricardo y su hermano, Juan Sin Tierra, un traidor despreciable y sin escrúpulos.

In the wake of the Crusades, Wilfred of Ivanhoe vows to return Richard the Lion Heart to the throne. But the Saxon son’s allegiance to the Norman king, and his forbidden love for Lady Rowena, leave Ivanhoe disinherited from his father. To set his mission on course, he returns to England in disguise and quickly finds himself entrenched in an epic battle for power. As destinies entwine, Ivanhoe fights to restore the crown and marry his queen with help from the healer Rebecca; Robin Hood and his Merry Men; and the Black Knight, the Saxon’s mysterious ally.

Frank hates working in his father's office. He swaps places with his cousin Rashleigh. But what is Rashleigh up to? Who are his mysterious friends? Frank has to find some missing papers to save his father's business. The search takes him to Scotland, where he finds that his life is in danger. But who is it that wants to kill him? Frank meets the outlaw Rob Roy and heads for the Highlands, where he's seized by soldiers looking for Jacobite rebels. Whose side is Rob Roy really on? And how can Frank recover the papers which will save his father?

Written in 1819 but set in 12th-century England, Ivanhoe is a tale of love struggling to survive against a violent backdrop of politics and war. Wilfred of Ivanhoe was thrown out of his father's home when he fell in love with his father Cedric's ward, Lady Rowena. Ivanhoe later returns from fighting in the Crusades and is wounded in a jousting tournament. A series of events follows, including the return of King Richard to England, resulting in Ivanhoe's reconciliation with Cedric and his marriage to Rowena.

In this exciting tale, the legend of Amy Robsart and her secret marriage to the earl of Leicester comes alive in a blend of historical fact and fanciful fiction.

Crossing from England to the Holy Lands and back again, Ivanhoe goes on a wild and dangerous journey, one full of sieges, jousting and chivalry, as he fights to defeat the king’s evil brother, John, and win the forbidden hand of Lady Rowena.

The Fortunes of Nigel is a historical novel set in the court of King James I, following young Scottish lord Nigel Olifaunt as he struggles to protect his inheritance. Filled with political intrigue, treachery, and the fight for justice, this gripping novel showcases Walter Scott’s masterful storytelling.

Set during the Third Crusade, The Talisman follows Sir Kenneth of Scotland as he becomes entangled in a deadly game of power and honor. With King Richard the Lionheart gravely ill and rival factions plotting to seize control, Sir Kenneth’s loyalty and courage are tested at every turn. Can a mysterious talisman save the king and turn the tide of war? A tale of chivalry, intrigue, and epic battles, this novel is a must-read for historical adventure fans.

The Monastery is a historical novel set in Scotland during the Reformation. When a sacred relic disappears, intrigue, war, and romance unfold as characters navigate religious conflict, political ambition, and supernatural forces. A gripping tale of loyalty, faith, and destiny.

Set during the English Civil War, Woodstock, or, The Cavalier blends historical drama, romance, and political intrigue. Walter Scott masterfully brings to life the chaos of war, with battles between Royalists and Parliamentarians shaping the fate of England. Filled with adventure, betrayal, and mystery, this novel is perfect for those who love historical fiction with a touch of romance.

"Forse qualche anno fa avete già letto questo libro, Ivanhoe di Walter Scott. O forse, invece, è la prima volta che lo incontrate, ed è attraverso la voce. Magari sapete che è uno dei primi romanzi storici, e che il suo autore, Walter Scott, è il moderno ideatore di questo genere che oggi conosce tanta fortuna. E forse sapete anche che proprio questo romanzo ha ispirato Alessandro Manzoni a mettere mano ai suoi Promessi sposi. Di certo, di Ivanhoe avete sentito parlare. Vi aspettate cavalli e cavalieri, eroine e templari, sassoni e normanni, principi e buffoni, persino Robin Hood, e non rimarrete delusi."

From iconic entertainers like Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, and Sylvester Stallone to innovators like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, the world of music and business has always thrived on independence and creativity. Now, this same spirit is transforming the workforce. Free Birds Revolution is your guide to navigating this seismic shift. Packed with stories from pop culture and entrepreneurial icons, Everson reveals how the independent workforce is reshaping the future of work.

Como fiel reflejo de la sociedad en que se desarrolla, la literatura muestra los cambios y terrenos que ha ganado la mujer a lo largo de la historia. Aún queda mucho camino que recorrer pero Medea, Sherezade, Morella, Madame Bovary e, incluso, Lisbeth Salander han ayudado a defender y reivindicar los derechos de la mujer.

Classico intramontabile scritto dal romanziere e poeta scozzese Sir Walter Scott (1771/1832), Ivanhoe fu pubblicato nel 1819 riscuotendo subito un enorme successo di pubblico. Scrittore romantico e non privo di humour, Scott si può considerare l’iniziatore di un genere letterario, quello del romanzo storico. Vari scrittori si sono ispirati all’opera di Scott e tra loro, per citarne solo alcuni, Aleksandr Puškin, Mark Twain, Victor Hugo, Alessandro Manzoni e Alexandre Dumas.

Ein spannendes Hörspiel von Peter Folken nach dem Roman von Walter Scott.

El cuento sucede en un castillo de un rico terrateniente, a donde ha llegado sin así planearlo un viejo amigo, al que no veía hacia mucho, el general Browne, recién llegado de América, en donde había participado en la guerra con Estados Unidos, camino a algún lugar se decide a visitar el Castillo que le ha llamado la atención, y se encuentra con su amigo, que le invita a hospedarse con él, ya que está celebrando una fiesta con muchos visitantes, pero no tiene para él más que una recámara alejada de la casa, a la que llaman "La cámara de los tapices".

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. Whether they hail from the Lowlands or the Highlands, to be a Scottish author is to part of a quite an extraordinary band of authors and its literary traditions. These beguiling stories example the full range and majesty of their talents and the subjects they explore.