Quentin Durward

Walter Scott

За особеностите на екземпляра

Състояние:: Много добро
Забележка:: Забележки по корицата.
Език:: Английски
Наличност:: 1 бр. - в това състояние и цена в този щанд. Други екземпляри от книгата

За изданието

Издателство:: Прогресс
Град на издаване:: Moscow
Година:: 1976 г.
Език:: Английски
Страници:: 136
Корици:: Меки
Категория:: Чужда проза
Дебелина (мм):: 8

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 15th-century Europe, this classic historical romance chronicles the fierce political rivalry between King Louis XI of France and his rebellious vassal, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. The story follows Quentin Durward, a young, penniless Scottish adventurer who travels to France to seek his fortune and enlists in the King's elite Scottish Guard. His loyalty is soon put to the test when he is tasked with a secretive and perilous mission: to safely escort the beautiful heiress, Countess Isabelle de Croye, across dangerous territories. Quentin quickly finds himself entangled in a ruthless web of court intrigues, shifting alliances, and medieval battles, where he must rely strictly on his wits, courage, and sword to survive and win the lady's heart. This simplified edition belongs to a specialized graded reader series, adapted within a 1,500-word vocabulary limit to provide an excellent, accessible linguistic experience for language students.

Ключови думи: Quentin Durward, Walter Scott