Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century
Walter Scott's Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century is a historical fiction novel. It deals with jacobites, princes and law students.
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About Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century
"Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1824. Set in 1765 Scotland, it follows young Darsie Latimer, who is mysteriously kidnapped by Hugh Redgauntlet and taken to Dumfriesshire. As Darsie's friend Alan Fairford searches desperately to rescue him, dark secrets about Darsie's family emerge. The kidnapping leads to a dangerous conspiracy involving Jacobite rebels plotting to restore the Stuart monarchy, with Bonnie Prince Charlie himself at the center.
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Who wrote Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century?
Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century was written by Walter Scott.
What genre is Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.
Is Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century free to read?
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.
Is there a free audiobook of Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 22 h 51 min.
What books are similar to Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century?
Readers who like it often enjoy David Balfour, Wuthering Heights and Catriona.
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