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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 I - Chapter XIV

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XIV
    Mar 26 2026
    In which the melancholy shadow of bereavement falls upon Ellangowan, bringing forth an outpouring of reluctant sympathy and the uneasy stirrings of local gentry, while Colonel Mannering offers discreet assistance to the bereaved family before departing on a brief journey. Yet despite earnest hopes, a grievous delay and unfortunate neglect foil the timely rescue of the ancestral estate from an unscrupulous purchaser, leaving a bitter sense of loss to prevail.
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    15 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XV

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XV
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Miss Bertram, upon receiving unwelcome tidings regarding her inheritance, sets forth from her family home under the kind protection of Mr. Mac-Morlan, accompanied by the devoted and affectionate Dominie Sampson who pledges to remain ever at her side. Under Mr. Mac-Morlan’s hospitable roof, a curious scholarly arrangement unfolds, revealing a young pupil’s eager devotion to both classics and to Miss Bertram herself, while the honest Dominie labours zealously to support her in her trials.
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    17 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XIII

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XIII
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Colonel Mannering, returning to Ellangowan, finds the old family estate in melancholy disarray, its once proud halls stripped and exposed to the vulgar gaze of a public sale. Amidst this sorrowful scene, he encounters the ailing Mr. Bertram and his devoted daughter, whose grief is deepened by the insolent presence of the litigious and contemptible Glossin, leading to a poignant and fatal conclusion.
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    17 mins
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