After ascending to the throne at a young age, and ruling Protestant
subjects while personally practicing Catholicism, Mary, Queen of the
Scots was hardly given a chance to be an influential leader. Other
rulers, and sometimes her own subjects, looked down on her for her
religious differences. Which is why, Queen Mary's relatives, her
Protestant subjects, and Lady Lochlevan locked her in Lochlevan castle
at their first chance. Having been raised in solitude, and often sent
away for extended stays the castle, Mary had little patience for her
imprisonment. Stuck there with her ladies-in-waiting, Mary bides her
time, planning an escape. Meanwhile, Roland Graeme, a young man with
mysterious origins visits the castle and immediately falls in love with
Catherine, Mary's lady-in-waiting. However, the love affair grows
complicated when Roland gets into a feud with Catherine's twin brother.
While Roland struggles with his feelings, Catherine and Mary plan a
daring escape, recruiting the help of a surprising ally. Sequel to The
Monastery, Sir Walter Scott's The Abbot is a historical adventure
novel. First published two-hundred years ago in 1820, The Abbot earned
commercial success and the approval of critics, evening ranking as high
as one of Scott's most popular novels, Waverley. Praised for its
outstanding character portrayals, critics were enamored by Catherine's
striking depiction and Queen Mary's humorous sarcasm. With the portrayal
of an iconic and popular royal, along with the impressive description of
the setting, this work of historical fiction is perfect for the modern
reader. Featuring plot twists, betrayals, battles, romance, and drama,
Sir Walter Scott's The Abbot is full of exciting action and rich prose
that remains to entertain even modern audiences. This edition of The
Abbot by Sir Walter Scott now features a new, eye-catching cover design
and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of The Abbot crafts an accessible and
pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the
original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott's literature.
