"Peveril of the Peak" (1823) is Sir Walter Scott's longest novel, set during the 1678 "Popish Plot." It follows a Cavalier family caught in political intrigue across Derbyshire, London, and the Isle of Man.
Sir Walter Scott's "Peveril of the Peak" (1823) is his longest novel, set around 1678 and focusing on the "Popish Plot." The plot involves a Cavalier family accused of conspiracy, with action spanning Derbyshire, London, and the Isle of Man.
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| Back | Peveril of the Peak (1823) is the longest novel by Sir Walter Scott. Along with Ivanhoe, Woodstock and Kenilworth, this is one of Scott's English novels, with the main action taking place around 1678. Quick facts: Author, Country … Plot introduction Julian Peveril, a Cavalier, is in love with Alice Bridgenorth, a Roundhead's daughter, but both he and his father are accused of involvement with the "Popish Plot" of 1678. Most of the story takes place in Derbyshire, London, and on the Isle of Man. The title refers to Peveril Castle in Castleton, Derbyshire. |
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