 First edition title page. | |
| Author | Sir Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Lowland Scots |
| Series | Waverley Novels |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Archibald Constable and John Ballantyne (Edinburgh); Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown (London) |
Publication date | 2 September 1820[1] |
| Publication place | Scotland |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 375 (Edinburgh Edition, 2000) |
| Preceded by | The Monastery |
| Followed by | Kenilworth |
The Abbot (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, one of the Waverley novels. A sequel to The Monastery, its action takes place in 1567 and 1568. It reaches its climax in the escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from Lochleven Castle leading to her defeat at the Battle of Langside and her final departure from Scotland.
- ^ "The Abbot". Edinburgh University Library. Retrieved 15 August 2022.