When Lord Marmion, a favorite of the king, becomes enamored by Clara, a
rich noble woman, he is willing to stop at nothing to get her attention.
Though Clara is engaged to the heroic Sir Ralph De Wilton, and he
already has a mistress, Lord Marmion views these issues as minor, and
has a plan to overcome them. With the help of his mistress, a nun named
Constance, Lord Marmion forges a letter than implicates Sir Wilton in
the heinous crime of treason. When the letter is assumed to be
legitimate, Sir Wilton is exiled from the kingdom, subsequently breaking
off his engagement to Clara. Heartbroken and disgusted by Lord Marmion's
advances, Clara decides to join the convent, where Constance is also
committed. Also heartbroken by Lord Marmion's actions, Constance faces
serious consequences at the convent, for she had broken her vows of
celibacy. As she is severely punished, Constance decides to get revenge
on behalf of Clara and Sir Wilton, as she had only helped her ex-lover
to win back his affection. When the secret of the forgery is revealed,
Lord Marmion must face Sir Wilton, who is determined to restore his
reputation and win back Clara's love. Consisting of six cantos, Sir
Walter Scott's Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field is elegant and
features extraordinary detail. Set in the 16th century, this historical
romance depicts themes of romance, chivalry, and honor. With surprise
twists, epic battles, and passionate romances, Marmion: A Tale of
Flodden Field continues to amaze its readers, and allows a fascinating
perspective on the 16th century culture of England and Scotland. This
edition of Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field by Sir Walter Scott now
features a stunning new cover design and is printed in a font that is
both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of
Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field crafts an accessible and pleasant
reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original
mastery of Sir Walter Scott's literature.
