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Set during the Third Crusade, the story follows Sir Kenneth, a poor but brave Scottish knight, as he navigates the perils of war, tests of honor, and romantic intrigue. Scott weaves themes of chivalry, violence, virtue, and deception into the historical backdrop of the Crusades.
First publish date: 1800
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Sir Walter Scott
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