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Classic Love Stories

The Antiquary — Volume 01

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    The Antiquary — Volume 01 is a classic romance novel by Walter Scott. It deals with fathers and daughters, Scotland, beggars and antiquarians.

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    About The Antiquary — Volume 01

    "The Antiquary — Volume 01" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1816. Set in Scotland during the 1790s, it follows the eccentric antiquary Jonathan Oldbuck and the mysterious Lovel, whose forbidden love for Isabella Wardour drives the plot. Their journey weaves through ancient ruins, disputed antiquities, and seaside rescues. When a duel over honor threatens everything, secrets begin to surface alongside buried treasure. Scott's favorite among his own works, this comic novel of manners explores how the past shapes the present in Scottish society.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Love stories
    • Domestic fiction
    • Fathers and daughters
    • Scotland
    • Beggars
    • Antiquarians

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    Who wrote The Antiquary — Volume 01?

    The Antiquary — Volume 01 was written by Walter Scott.

    What genre is The Antiquary — Volume 01?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

    Is The Antiquary — Volume 01 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.

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