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The Betrothed

    Walter Scott's The Betrothed is a historical fiction novel.

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    About The Betrothed

    "The Betrothed" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1825. Set in the Welsh Marches during the 12th century, it follows young Eveline Berenger, whose father is killed in a Welsh siege. Rescued by Damian Lacy, she becomes betrothed to his uncle Sir Hugo, who departs on crusade. As Damian serves as her guardian, rebel forces threaten her safety, and a mysterious prophecy warns of betrayal. A tangled web of loyalty, duty, and forbidden love unfolds against the backdrop of medieval conflict.
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    • Crusades, Third, 1189-1192

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    Who wrote The Betrothed?

    The Betrothed 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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    Readers who like it often enjoy Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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