Publisher's Synopsis
The Bride of Lammermoor is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott, which is part of the Waverley Novels series. The story is set in Scotland in the 17th century and follows the tragic love affair between Lucy Ashton, the daughter of a nobleman, and Edgar Ravenswood, the last surviving heir of a family that has fallen out of favor with the ruling class. Despite their families' feud, Lucy and Edgar fall deeply in love and plan to marry in secret. However, their plans are thwarted by Lucy's mother, who has her own designs for her daughter's future, and by the machinations of Sir William Ashton, Lucy's father, who is determined to maintain his position and power. As the story unfolds, the lovers face a series of obstacles and betrayals that ultimately lead to a tragic and devastating end. The Bride of Lammermoor is a classic tale of love, honor, and betrayal, and a timeless masterpiece of Scottish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
