Heart of Mid-Lothian
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In 1736 Scotland, Jeanie Deans, a young woman from humble beginnings, must travel to London to seek a pardon for her sister Effie, who has been wrongly accused of murdering her newborn child. Along the way, Jeanie encounters a cast of characters from all walks of life, including lawyers, politicians, and even the King himself. Heart of Mid-Lothian is a complex and moving tale of love, loss, and redemption, and it is considered one of Scott's masterpieces.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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