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Quentin Durward

    Quentin Durward is a historical fiction novel by Walter Scott.

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    "Quentin Durward" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1823. Set in 1468 France, it follows a Scottish archer who joins King Louis XI's guard and becomes entangled in dangerous medieval politics. When tasked with escorting a Burgundian heiress fleeing a forced marriage, Quentin must navigate treacherous alliances between Louis and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Amid political intrigue, rebellion, and betrayal, the young archer's courage will be tested as he protects the noblewoman from those who would use her as a pawn.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Historical fiction
    • France, History, Louis XI, 1461-1483
    • Louis XI, King of France, 1423-1483
    • Charles, Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477
    • Scots, France

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    Who wrote Quentin Durward?

    Quentin Durward was written by Walter Scott.

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    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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