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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

By: Sir Walter Scott
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 The Walter Scott Library brings the great historical novels of Sir Walter Scott to life through complete, immersive readings. Journey through chivalry, clan loyalty, and the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and medieval Britain - one chapter at a time. Whether you’re rediscovering classics like Ivanhoe and Waverley or exploring Scott for the first time, this podcast offers a rich literary escape into the past.Public domain
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  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXIV

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXIV
    Apr 8 2026
    In which the enigmatic and wild Meg Merrilies compels Captain Bertram and his resolute companion Dinmont to follow her into mysterious woods and ruins, revealing somber memories and hidden purposes connected to the ancient estate of Ellangowan. Their journey leads them to a secretive and shadowy cave by the sea, where foreboding events softly unfold beneath the darkening sky and the watchful eye of this singular sibyl.
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    18 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXV

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXV
    Apr 8 2026
    In which a perilous and shadowy encounter unfolds in the depths of a cavern, where Bertram and his allies confront the notorious Dirk Hatteraick with resolute courage and careful stratagem. The flickering firelight reveals grim reflections of past violence and present danger, as a grievous wound is sustained and urgent aid is summoned amidst the tense stillness.
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    12 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXIII

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XXIII
    Apr 8 2026
    In which the assembled party at Woodbourne navigates a morning fraught with legal and social tensions surrounding young Bertram’s contested identity and inheritance, prompting a formal yet strained visit to Hazlewood House to negotiate his bail. The narrative closes with a stirring encounter upon Gibbie’s Knowe where longstanding mysteries and promises intertwine beneath the watchful gaze of the ancestral Ellangowan fortalice.
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    17 mins
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