
Fair Maid of Perth, Or, St. Valentine's Day
'Fair Maid of Perth, Or, St. Valentine's Day' Summary
In the medieval city of Perth, Scotland, two young lovers, Henry Gow and Catherine Glover, find their lives turned upside down during the chaos and intrigue surrounding the annual Valentine's Day festival. Henry, a humble blacksmith, is immediately smitten with Catherine, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy glovemaker, and determined to make her his bride. As the city prepares for the festivities, Henry finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of secrets and political machinations. Noblemen and powerful figures, each with their hidden agendas, vie for influence and control, and Henry and Catherine find themselves caught in the crossfire. Amidst the lavish balls, tournaments, and pageantry, love blossoms between Henry and Catherine, but their affection is threatened by envious rivals and the strict social hierarchy that separates them. As the day of St. Valentine approaches, Henry makes a daring move to win Catherine's heart, unaware of the sinister forces that are conspiring against them. The city erupts in a riot, and Henry and Catherine become targets of a deadly plot. With their lives on the line, they must rely on their wit, courage, and unwavering love to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.Book Details
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Sir Walter Scott
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Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and Scottish literature. F...
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