Peveril of the Peak
by Walter Scott
- First published
- 1823
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Peveril of the Peak" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1823. Set in 1678, it follows Julian Peveril, a Cavalier in love with Alice Bridgenorth, daughter of a Roundhead. When both Julian and his father face accusations tied to the infamous Popish Plot, their loyalties and lives hang in the balance. The story sweeps across Derbyshire's Peak District, the Isle of Man, and London, weaving together political intrigue, religious conflict, and forbidden romance during England's tumultuous Restoration period.
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #5959. Peveril of the Peak on Wikipedia.
