Project Gutenberg 2004-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 246 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heart_of_Midlothian Produced by David Widger "The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century that explores themes of justice, morality, and familial loyalty against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland. The narrative centers on Jeanie Deans, who embarks on a quest to save her sister from execution, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to truth and justice amid societal turmoil. The opening of "The Heart of Mid-Lothian" sets the stage with an introduction to the historical context of public executions in Edinburgh, particularly focusing on the infamous Porteous Riot. The events surrounding the trial and impending execution of Andrew Wilson and George Robertson serve as the foundation for exploring deeply human themes such as sacrifice and redemption. Jeanie Deans's dedication to her sister is highlighted as she faces moral dilemmas and societal obstacles, showcasing her character's strength and resilience. Through dialogue and character interactions, Scott develops a rich tapestry of Scottish life while establishing the central conflict that drives the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Sisters -- Fiction Trials (Murder) -- Fiction Legal stories Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction Women travelers -- Fiction Scots -- England -- Fiction Porteous Riots, 1736 -- Fiction Women prisoners -- Fiction Pardon -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 731765 2025-08-03T09:43:01.691294 text/html 727073 2020-12-30T03:46:35 text/html 1577727 2025-08-03T09:43:08.255270 application/epub+zip 1592097 2025-08-03T09:43:02.474318 application/epub+zip 351876 2025-08-03T09:43:02.065338 application/epub+zip 1775512 2025-08-03T09:43:13.182225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1738177 2025-08-03T09:43:07.870294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490498 2022-09-04T03:46:12.891290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661935 2025-08-03T09:43:00.680329 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 661855 2020-12-30T03:46:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21545 2025-08-03T09:43:13.320244 application/rdf+xml 20232 2025-08-03T09:43:02.165296 image/jpeg 2949 2025-08-03T09:43:02.115278 image/jpeg 1540856 2020-12-30T03:46:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 257790 2020-12-30T03:46:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 1542235 2025-08-03T09:43:01.783325 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia