Publisher's Synopsis
Count Robert of Paris and The Surgeon's Daughter is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1832. The book is set in the 11th century and follows the adventures of Count Robert of Paris, a Norman knight who becomes embroiled in the Byzantine Empire's political intrigue. The story also includes a subplot about a young Scottish surgeon's daughter, who falls in love with a young Englishman and must navigate the social and cultural differences between their two countries. This edition of the book, published in 1894, includes an introductory essay and notes by the author. The essay provides historical and literary context for the novel, while the notes offer explanations of obscure references and translations of foreign phrases. The book is considered a classic of historical fiction and is praised for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its complex plot.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.
