Guy Mannering

" Guy Mannering" is the story of young Henry Bertram' s kidnapping. The heir to a wealthy ancestral estate, his family' s lawyer has him kidnapped in the hopes that with no male heir, the estate and its wealth, will revert to him. Henry is raised in Holland, with a new name completely unaware of the life stolen from him. In a globe-trotting adventure, filled with romance, conspiracy and violence, Henry will be forced to reckon with his past by fighting for what he loves. Scott has created a lovingly detailed tale, full of vivid and lively characters each with their own desires and machinations that culminate in a climactic, satisfying finale. This eternal classic, packed with humor and stark honesty deserves a place in your collection. If you loved Denis Villeneuve' s award-winning thriller ' Prisoners', or ' Taken' then this book is absolutely for you.