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The Fortunes of Nigel

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The Fortunes of Nigel is a historical fiction novel by Walter Scott.

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About The Fortunes of Nigel

"The Fortunes of Nigel" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1822. Set in 1620s London, it follows young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt as he travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honor.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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  • Historical fiction
  • London, England, History, 17th century
  • Scots, England
  • Great Britain, History, James I, 1603-1625
  • James I, King of England, 1566-1625

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Who wrote The Fortunes of Nigel?

The Fortunes of Nigel was written by Walter Scott.

What genre is The Fortunes of Nigel?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Fortunes of Nigel 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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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 18 h 21 min.

What books are similar to The Fortunes of Nigel?

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