About “Redgauntlet”
Redgauntlet is an 1824 historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series. Set in Dumfriesshire, southwest Scotland, in 1765, the story involves a plot to start a fictional third Jacobite Rebellion. The novel includes "Wandering Willie's Tale," a short story that is often published separately in anthologies. It is noted as one of Scott's most autobiographical works, according to Magnus Magnusson. The novel blends historical elements with fictional narrative, reflecting Scott's interest in Scottish history and folklore. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1824
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