Quentin Durward

Resumen

"Quentin Durward" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1823. Set in 1468 France, it follows a Scottish archer who joins King Louis XI's guard and becomes entangled in dangerous medieval politics. When tasked with escorting a Burgundian heiress fleeing a forced marriage, Quentin must navigate treacherous alliances between Louis and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Amid political intrigue, rebellion, and betrayal, the young archer's courage will be tested as he protects the noblewoman from those who would use her as a pawn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)