Quentin Durward

"Quentin Durward" is an exciting historical novel by Walter Scott, where real events of the era are skillfully intertwined with the author's creative imagination.
In the mid-15th century, France experiences an intense political struggle between King Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. A young Scottish nobleman, Quentin Durward, joins the king's personal guard and unexpectedly finds himself at the very center of this conflict. On a secret mission from the king, Durward accompanies two unknown women to the distant Liege Monastery. Along the way, the heart of the young man is captivated by the younger of the two ladies, Countess Isabella de Creux. However, many aristocrats vie for the hands of the beauty, among them the cruel baron Guillaume de la Mark, nicknamed the Ardennes Boar for his ferocity. In the heat of the decisive battle for his love, Quentin leaves his opponent upon hearing a plea for help…
Vivid and atmospheric illustrations for the book are created by the remarkable graphic artist Anatoly Zinovievich Itkin.