Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Scott

Jan 2013 · Pan

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From one of Scotland's most acclaimed writers comes a medieval romance that has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers around the world.



Ivanhoe follows the life of a 12th-century Saxon knight, Ivanhoe, who is disowned by his father after pledging his loyalty to Richard the Lionheart of England. Ivanhoe falls in love with Lady Rowena, a princess, and sets out on a mythic quest to prove his worth. Along the way he encounters a host of legendary characters, including Robin Hood and the Knights Templar. Will the young knight survive to win the heart of Lady Rowena?



Ivanhoe is an epic tale of adventure, love, and bravery against all odds. It is a welcomed addition to Momentum's Classic Romance series.



"Caught at the right age, or in the right mood, it is hard to imagine a reader finding any book more exciting or more delightful ... a wonder of suspense." — A.N. Wilson

Autoren-Profil

Sir Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish novelist, playwright and poet who established an international career with his novels and narrative poems, including Ivanhoe, The Lady of the Lake, Old Mortality, and Waverly. Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh and educated at the Royal High School of Edinburgh. He studied law and classics, and was known for being an avid collector of local myths and legends. For his notable literary achievements he was offered the title of Poet Laureate in 1813, which he refused. In 1832, Sir Walter Scott died in Scotland after returning home from a grand tour of Europe.