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Waverley Novels Volume X: The Monastery – Sir Walter Scott

R300.00

The action is centred on the Monastery of Kennaquhair, probably based on Melrose Abbey in south east Scotland, on the River Tweed. At this time, circa 1550, the Scottish Reformation is just beginning, and the monastery is in peril.

A love story is interwoven as the Glendinning boys fall in love with Mary Avenel. Edward ends up becoming a monk, and Halbert finally marries Mary, after service with the Earl of Murray.

Price: R300.00

Edition: Reprint

Published: 1856

Publishers: Adam & Charles Black

Condition: Full leather with embossed spine. Shelf wear around the edges of the cover, and top and bottom of the spine. Gilt lettering and gold embossed pattern on the spine still very clear and in good condition. Small stamp and pen marks on the inside cover. Otherwise internally in excellent condition – very clean and tightly bound.

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The action is centred on the Monastery of Kennaquhair, probably based on Melrose Abbey in south east Scotland, on the River Tweed. At this time, circa 1550, the Scottish Reformation is just beginning, and the monastery is in peril.

A love story is interwoven as the Glendinning boys fall in love with Mary Avenel. Edward ends up becoming a monk, and Halbert finally marries Mary, after service with the Earl of Murray.

Price: R300.00

Edition: Reprint

Published: 1856

Publishers: Adam & Charles Black

Condition: Full leather with embossed spine. Shelf wear around the edges of the cover, and top and bottom of the spine. Gilt lettering and gold embossed pattern on the spine still very clear and in good condition. Small stamp and pen marks on the inside cover. Otherwise internally in excellent condition – very clean and tightly bound.

Additional information

Weight 700 g