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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 VIII

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter VIII
    Mar 24 2026
    In which the young Harry Bertram grows adventurous and is carefully watched by Dominie Sampson amidst the waning presence of the Maroon gipsies at Ellangowan, whose eviction the Laird enforces despite some misgivings. The departing gipsies, led by the formidable Meg Merrilies, issue a grim and fiery farewell as they leave their ancient refuge behind, marking a sorrowful turning in the fortunes of the estate.
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    18 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter IX

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter IX
    Mar 24 2026
    In which the resolute Mr. Francis Kennedy, charged with enforcing the revenue laws amidst widespread smuggling, valiantly pursues the outlaw Dirk Hatteraick, bringing the household of Ellangowan into the midst of maritime conflict and rural tumult. Yet amidst this turmoil, a grievous mishap befalls Kennedy, setting off a harrowing search that concludes in profound loss and a household plunged into mourning.
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    28 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter VII

    Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter VII
    Mar 24 2026
    In which the singular customs and uneasy existence of the Scottish gipsy tribes are delineated with a measure of both severity and sentiment, tracing their ancient privileges and subsequent hardships as neighbours to the estate of Ellangowan. The uneasy peace between these itinerants and the newly appointed Justice is shaken by a small incident regarding the estate’s gate, sparking a sequence of petty hostilities that disturb the long-standing truce.
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    18 mins
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