The life of a young law student, Darsie Latimer, is thrown into disarray
when he is kidnapped by a man named Hugh Redgauntlet. Taken to an
unfamiliar village, Darsie is reunited with his sister, and soon
realizes that Redgauntlet is his uncle. Unclear of his uncle's
motivations, Darsie notices the presence of many prominent members of
the Jacobite movement in the community, including the face of the party,
Prince Charles Edward Stewart. Meanwhile, Darsie's friend, Alan Fairford
sets out to rescue him, unaware of the situation he is soon to enter.
After further discussion and investigation, Darsie finds out that
Redgauntlet kidnapped him and summoned the Jacobites in order to amass a
small army. Determined to start a third Jacobite uprising in Scotland,
Redgauntlet tries to convince Darsie of his cause, and attempts to
arouse morale and confidence among the movement members. However, not
all of the Jacobites are as dedicated as Redgauntlet, and as the days
drag on, they even begin to suspect that there is a spy among them. With
conflict, hilarity, and interesting characters, Redgauntlet: A Tale of
the 18th Century by Sir Walter Scott is a clever and haunting read.
Partially written as an epistolary novel, Redgauntlet: A Tale of the
18th Century depicts fascinating and authentic Scottish dialect and
syntax, as well as enlightening modern readers on the spirit of certain
political movements in Scottish history. This humorous and gripping tale
has been adapted for television, radio, and even a mini film series,
demonstrating that even though it depicts an imagined historic event,
Redgauntlet: A Tale of the 18th Century is still relevant and
appealing to modern audiences. This edition of Redgauntlet: A Tale of
the 18th Century by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable.
With these accommodations, this edition of Redgauntlet: A Tale of the
18th Century crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir
Walter Scott's literature.
