Ivanhoe

Walter Scott

Dec 2014 · Waverley Book 5 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

A young Saxon knight proves his worth in Sir Walter Scott’s immortal classic blending history and romance

In the twelfth century, England is in ruins. The tension between the Saxons and Normans are at an all-time high. While King Richard the Lion Heart is away, his brother Prince John sits on the throne, allowing the Norman nobles to ravage the Saxon countryside further. There is no one to protect them. Their land is repossessed. They are made to flee into the forests as outlaws, leaving behind the stand-in king who has forsaken them.

Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, disowned by his father after pledging allegiance to King Richard, has returned from the Crusades eager to win the love of Lady Rowena. The young knight, eager to prove himself worthy of her affections, sets out to demonstrate his merit—fighting his enemies with aid from the likes of Robin Hood.

A classic of historical fiction, Sir Walter Scott’s masterpiece brims with romance, adventure, and action.

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Ratings and reviews

It took a little while to acclimate to the writing style, but once I got used to it, every time I picked up the book I was instantly transported back in time. Knights, damsels in distress, castles, and chivalry, all with a careful historical basis (except maybe the surprise appearance of Robin Hood). Hard to put down!

Extremely lovely. If you were fond of Robin Hood or any variations of that, you would find this enjoyable. Personally, it brought joy to my heart to find the origins of one of my favorite childhood movies in this brilliant book. The writing style is very readable and I had no issue with it. Such a pleasant book.

the title should have been Rebecca and not Hivanhoe as she is the main character!

About the author

Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a poet, translator, playwright, and historical novelist, born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although he was critically acclaimed for his poetry, his passion for Scottish oral tradition led him to write novels inspired by the history of his country. The first writer in the English language to achieve true international fame, Scott is best remembered for Ivanhoe.