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Summary

"Old Mortality" by Walter Scott is a historical novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story revolves around Henry Morton, a young man caught in the conflicts between Royalists and Covenanters. With the fanatical Old Mortality, he journeys through a politically charged landscape marked by religious strife and personal sacrifices. Scott weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and the tumultuous events of the Bishops' Wars. Against a backdrop of historical events, the characters confront moral dilemmas and navigate the complex web of politics and religion. "Old Mortality" stands as a powerful exploration of the human cost of ideological battles in a turbulent period.

Duration: about 8 hours (08:06:59)
Publishing date: 2025-04-21; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2025. Copyright Statment: —

• Contemporary Fiction
• Classics