A gift book in a leather cover "Quentin Dorward" by V. Scott, in a case

The novel takes place in medieval France, against the backdrop of wars, complex court intrigues and mutual hostility between two great sovereigns, the unscrupulous and cautious French King Louis XI and his antipode, the reckless and belligerent Duke of Burgundy – Charles the Bold.

Fate brings a young nobleman from Scotland, Quentin Dorward, to the king, and he enlists in His Majesty's personal guard of riflemen. A few days later, while hunting, he saves the life of the august monarch. In the course of the novel, the hero will have to survive many dangers and fight for his love with Baron Guillaume de la Marck, nicknamed the Ardennes Boar for his cruelty and ferocity. On the secret instructions of the sovereign, Dorward must accompany two strangers to the distant monastery of Liege. Captivated by the beauty of the younger of the two ladies, Countess Isabella de Croix, Quentin falls in love with her and, unknowingly, breaks the insidious plans of the powers that be…

This edition of the works has earned the reputation of being the best in the history of printing. The binding, decorated with gold and pancake embossing, and a three-sided gold edging give the publication a stylish and respectable look at the same time.