Peveril of the Peak (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Walter Scott
Length26h 48m
About this audiobook
Set in the fraught aftermath of the English Civil War and the hysteria of the Popish Plot, Peveril of the Peak interweaves romance, political intrigue, and historical reconstruction with Scott's characteristic breadth. The novel follows Julian Peveril amid divided loyalties, aristocratic households, and national paranoia, moving between Derbyshire, the Isle of Man, and London. Its style blends antiquarian detail, dramatic dialogue, and expansive narrative commentary, situating private affection within the violent uncertainties of Restoration politics. Walter Scott, already celebrated as the chief architect of the historical novel, brought to this work his deep knowledge of British legal, social, and political history. A Scottish advocate, poet, editor, and collector of ballads, Scott was fascinated by moments when older codes of loyalty confronted modern state power. His Tory imagination, tempered by historical sympathy, enabled him to depict conflict without reducing it to simple factionalism. Peveril of the Peak is recommended to readers interested in the evolution of historical fiction, Restoration England, and the moral pressures exerted by political fear. Though capacious and occasionally digressive, it rewards patience with a rich portrait of a society struggling to reconcile memory, allegiance, and justice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length26 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
30Chapter XXV
2Introduction
31Chapter XXVI
3Synopsis
32Chapter XXVII
4Historical Context
33Chapter XXVIII
5Author Biography
34Chapter XXIX
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6Chapter I
35Chapter XXX
7Chapter II
36Chapter XXXI
8Chapter III
37Chapter XXXII
9Chapter IV
38Chapter XXXIII
10Chapter V
39Chapter XXXIV
11Chapter VI
40Chapter XXXV
12Chapter VII
41Chapter XXXVI
13Chapter VIII
42Chapter XXXVII
14Chapter IX
43Chapter XXXVIII
15Chapter X
44Chapter XXXIX
16Chapter XI
45Chapter XL
17Chapter XII
46Chapter XLI
18Chapter XIII
47Chapter XLII
19Chapter XIV
48Chapter XLIII
20Chapter XV
49Chapter XLIV
21Chapter XVI
50Chapter XLV
22Chapter XVII
51Chapter XLVI
23Chapter XVIII
52Chapter XLVII
24Chapter XIX
53Chapter XLVIII
25Chapter XX
54Chapter XLIX
26Chapter XXI
55Analysis
27Chapter XXII
56Reflection
28Chapter XXIII
57Memorable Quotes
29Chapter XXIV
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