The Fortunes of Nigel - Scott, Walter
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Nigel Olifaunt, a Scottish nobleman, travels to England to collect a debt on his late father's behalf, but is ultimately met with deception and disappointment. The Fortunes of Nigel is one man's tumultuous journey to keep what's rightfully his. Following his father's death, Nigel Olifaunt leaves his native Scotland for London, England. He plans to meet with King James VI to recoup the money his family originally lent to the crown. Despite a legitimate claim, the king is initially reluctant to pay what is owed. He placates Nigel, while other members of his court scheme to steal his estate. With…mehr

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Nigel Olifaunt, a Scottish nobleman, travels to England to collect a debt on his late father's behalf, but is ultimately met with deception and disappointment. The Fortunes of Nigel is one man's tumultuous journey to keep what's rightfully his. Following his father's death, Nigel Olifaunt leaves his native Scotland for London, England. He plans to meet with King James VI to recoup the money his family originally lent to the crown. Despite a legitimate claim, the king is initially reluctant to pay what is owed. He placates Nigel, while other members of his court scheme to steal his estate. With the help of Margaret Ramsay, Nigel uncovers a heinous plot to attack his reputation and fortune. Sir Walter Scott delivers an intricate tale of greed and politics in The Fortunes of Nigel. This exhilarating story is infused with vibrant characters and historical context. It's one of Scott's most insightful and complex novels. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Fortunes of Nigel is both modern and readable.
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Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia and North America. Scott's novels and poetry are still read and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, Old Mortality, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. Although primarily remembered for his extensive literary works and his political engagement, Scott was an advocate, judge and legal administrator by profession and throughout his career combined his writing and editing work with his daily occupation as Clerk of Session and Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire.