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Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative.
Quentin arrives and exonerates the King, providing as proof De la Marck's severed head. Out of gratitude (and in France's best interests), Louis tricks Charles into letting Isabelle decide whom she will marry. Quentin has received news that his uncle has died, so he too is free to follow his heart.
In 1465, Quentin Durward travels to France to meet Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy, on behalf of his elderly Scottish uncle whom, for political reasons, the Duke of Burgundy intends she marry. A man of honor who may have sworn too many oaths, Durward finds he and Isabelle being used as pawns in a deadly game by the Duke and devious King Louis XI.
Jun 13, 2024 · The story is light and silly — Quentin (Robert Taylor) is a poor Scotsman sent by his rich old uncle to France to procure a politically advantageous (and younger) wife for the older man. The intended bride, Isabelle, is a fictional ward of the real Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and since Isabelle is none too thrilled about the setup ...
Aug 17, 2021 · Late in the novel Quentin finds himself trapped inside Schonwaldt, the house of the good Bishop of Liege, which has been captured by the bestial Baron de la Marck, known as ‘the Boar of the...
Quentin Durward (1823), Scott's first "European" novel, was an experiment in transferring the historical romance to foreign soil. Fifteenth-century France, the French Revolution, and contemporary Britain all come together in this sharp-eyed novel of political expediency and intrigue.
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During the 15th century reign of France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
