After growing tired of civilization, Basil Merton moves to the island
known as Shetland with his young son, Mordaunt. Much more social than
his father, Mordaunt is content reaching out to the other few people
residing in their community, and grows up alongside the Troil daughters,
Brenda and Minna. Peaceful and absent of the typical issues of society,
Mordaunt is happy on the island, and content with his friends. But
everything changes with the arrival of Captain Cleveland. Shipwrecked
with the rest of his crew, Captain Cleveland has no choice but to stay
on the island. During his stay, he helps himself to whatever he likes,
an attitude shared by his crew. While the pirates disrupt the usually
quiet town, Captain Cleveland causes problems even closer to home for
Mordaunt. After falling in love with Minna, Captain Cleveland is
persistent in his advances, and is misleading about his lifestyle,
playing into Minna's ideas of heroics. Against her father's and
Mordaunt's advice, Minna reciprocates the captain's love, but the pirate
can only hide the truth for so long. Featuring forbidden love,
disturbances, and delightfully odd characters, The Pirate by Sir
Walter Scott is an enthralling tale of adventure and romance. Written in
an accessible style, The Pirate is a rare and vivid depiction of the
culture and landscape of Shetland, including the portrayal of Captain
Cleveland and his crew. With thorough description and well-developed
characters, Sir Walter Scott shares a valuable and intriguing
perspective on 17th century pirates, enlightening modern readers while
also thrilling them with the adventurous narrative. This edition of The
Pirate 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 The Pirate crafts an accessible
and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the
original mastery of Sir Walter Scott's literature.
