Jane Seton; or, The King's Advocate: A Scottish Historical Romance

Name: Jane Seton; or, The King's Advocate: A Scottish Historical Romance
Author: James Grant

by James Grant (1822–1887)

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61 chapters
Reading level: 7th grade

"Jane Seton; or, The King's Advocate: A Scottish Historical Romance" by James Grant is a historical romance novel written in the mid-19th century. The book is set during the reign of King James V of Scotland and showcases the intricate dynamics of court life, conflict, and personal relationships in a time of political strife. The main characters include Jane Seton, daughter of the Countess of Ashkirk, and Roland Vipont, the King's Master of Ordnance, along with tensions involving Sir Adam Otterburn, the King's Advocate, creating a rich backdrop of romance and intrigue. The opening of the novel presents a grand scene in Edinburgh as preparations are underway for the joyful return of King James VI and his young queen, Magdalene of France. There is excitement and celebration in the air, but also underlying tensions as Jane Seton anticipates a reunion with her beloved Roland Vipont after a long absence. The narrative introduces the complex relationships among the characters, as well as the dangerous political machinations of the time, especially exemplified by Sir Adam Otterburn's hidden jealousy towards Roland. The juxtaposition of festive joy with the protagonist's personal conflicts hints at the drama and romance to unfold throughout the story.

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Scotland · History · James V, 1513-1542

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Chapter I

JANE SETON.

"I prithee mark
His countenance; unlike bold calumny,
Which sometime dare not speak the thing it looks,
He dare not look the thing he speaks, but bends
His gaze on the blind earth."—The Cenci.

On the 19th of May, 1537, the bells of Edinburgh rang joyously. It was a day of loyalty and merriment such as never more may gladden Scotland's ancient capital.

After a nine months' absence, James V.—"the good king James, the commons' king, the father of the poor," the patron of the infant arts and sciences, the mirror of chivalry and romance, as he was affectionately named by a people who idolized him—had arrived in the Firth of Forth with his young queen Magdalene of Valois, whom for her dazzling beauty he had chosen from among three princesses, all possessed of unusual charms, and whom he had espoused in the great cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, in presence of her father, the magnificent and magnanimous Francis I., seven cardinals, and all the noblesse and beauty of France. After spending the honeymoon at the Hôtel de Cluny, a beautiful old gothic house belonging to the family of Lorraine, they had sailed for Scotland.

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This free edition of Jane Seton; or, The King's Advocate: A Scottish Historical Romance by James Grant comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #64836, released 2021-03-15. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Historical Novels, Romance, Novels, British Literature.

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