Francis Osbaldistine, the son of an English merchant, had always been
different than the rest of his family. With an opposing temperament and
religion than his father and younger brother, Francis dreams of writing
poetry, despite his father's desire for him to go into the family
business. When Francis refuses to work for his father, he is sent away
to live with his uncle, on the condition that his cousin, Rashleigh,
switches places with Francis in the family business. While Francis is
initially happy with this arrangement, Rashleigh has a reputation for
his unruliness, which he lives up to shortly after joining the business.
Soon Rashleigh gets into trouble he cannot overcome on his own.
Concerned for the implications this would have on the family, Francis
has no choice but to travel to Scotland to clean up Rashleigh's mess,
leading to misadventures, odd strangers, and even the chance of romance.
While Francis appreciates the beauty and the exciting culture of
Scotland, he meets the astonishingly eccentric Rob Roy MacGregor, who
has garnered quite the reputation, leading to even more hilarity and
chaos. First published over two-hundred years ago in 1817, Rob Roy is
among the most comical historical novels in Sir Walter Scott's Waverly
series. Set in the 18th century, during the year of the first Jacobite
uprising, Rob Roy provides modern readers with invaluable insight on
the social, cultural, and economical background of Scotland and England,
through its excellent representation of the two nations and their
citizens during a time of tension. With compelling, unforgettable
characters, Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott is as entertaining as it is
fascinating. This edition of Rob Roy 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 Rob
Roy crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern
audiences while restoring the original mastery of Sir Walter Scott's
literature.
