The Bride of Lammermoor (1898) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781167315886 : 116731588X : 10 Sep 2010 : The Bride of Lammermoor is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott and first published in 1819. The story is set in the late 17th century in Lammermuir Hills, Scotland, and follows the tragic love story of Lucy Ashton and Edgar Ravenswood. Lucy Ashton is the daughter of Sir William Ashton, a wealthy and influential man in the area. She is engaged to marry Lord Bucklaw, a man whom she does not love, but is forced to marry due to her father's wishes. However, she falls in love with Edgar Ravenswood, the last remaining member of a once-powerful family that has fallen on hard times. Despite their love for each other, Lucy and Edgar are torn apart by their families' long-standing feud. Sir William Ashton, who is determined to maintain his power and position, forbids Lucy from marrying Edgar and does everything in his power to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, Lucy's mental state deteriorates,