The Bride Of Lammermoor
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The Bride of Lammermoor is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. The novel is set in the Lammermuir Hills of southeast Scotland, shortly before the Act of Union of 1707. It tells the story of a tragic love affair between young Lucy Ashton and her family's enemy Edgar Ravenswood. The story begins with the funeral of Edgar's father, Lord Ravenswood. Edgar is now the head of his family, but he is also penniless and has lost his ancestral home to his enemy, Sir William Ashton. Lucy Ashton is the daughter of Sir William Ashton, and she is betrothed to a wealthy man named Lord Bucklaw. However, she falls in love with Edgar Ravenswood. Sir William Ashton is opposed to the match, and he plots to have Edgar killed. Will Ashton get successful? The Bride of Lammermoor is a tragic love story that explores the themes of love, loss, and revenge. It is a classic of Scottish literature, and it has been adapted for film and television several times.
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