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Book 82 || Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott

   Book 82 || Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott Book 82 || Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott Book 82 || Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott Published in 1820, Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott is a historical romance set in medieval England during the reign of Richard the Lionheart. The novel follows the adventures of the titular character, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a disinherited knight who returns from the Crusades to find his homeland in turmoil. Ivanhoe becomes involved in the conflict between the Saxons and the Normans and is a key figure in the struggle to restore King Richard to the throne. The novel features a cast of iconic characters, including Robin Hood, the noble outlaw; Rebecca, the beautiful Jewish healer; and the villainous Templar knight, Brian de Bois-Guilbert. Themes of chivalry, honor, love, and religious tolerance run throughout the story. Ivanho...