The X Jewel: A Romance of the Days of James VI is a historical novel written by Frederick Charles Moncrieff and published in 1896. The story is set in Scotland during the reign of King James VI and follows the adventures of a young nobleman named Sir John Seton. Sir John is tasked with retrieving a valuable jewel, known as the X Jewel, which has been stolen from the crown. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Margaret, who is also searching for the jewel. The two must work together to recover the precious gem while navigating the dangerous political landscape of 16th century Scotland. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and provides a vivid portrayal of life during this tumultuous period in Scottish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.