About “The Abbot”
The Abbot (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series. It serves as a sequel to The Monastery and is set in 1567 and 1568. The story centers on events surrounding Mary, Queen of Scots, and builds toward her escape from Lochleven Castle. The novel concludes with her defeat at the Battle of Langside and her departure from Scotland. The narrative is grounded in historical events and reflects Scott’s interest in Scottish history and politics. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1820
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