Marmion is a historical romance novel written by Sir Walter Scott and first published in 1808. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of Lord Marmion, a proud and ambitious English knight who falls in love with a Scottish woman named Clara. Marmion is sent to Scotland on a mission for the English king, but he uses the opportunity to try and win Clara's heart. However, his plans are thwarted by a Scottish nobleman named Douglas, who is also in love with Clara.As the story unfolds, Marmion becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and betrayal, with his actions threatening to ignite a war between England and Scotland. Along the way, the novel also explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of pride and ambition.Scott's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of characters and settings, as well as its use of historical detail and poetic language. Marmion is considered one of his most popular works, and it has been adapted into various forms, including stage plays and operas.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.
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