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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 VI

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter VI
    Apr 2 2026
    In which Mr. Glossin, armed with the news of Mrs. Margaret Bertram's death and a letter concerning her estate, visits Woodbourne with cautious intent to inform Miss Bertram, only to meet cold suspicion and guarded politeness from Colonel Mannering and others present. Meanwhile, Colonel Mannering and his agents contemplate the validity of a secret settlement favouring Lucy Bertram and the prudent course to secure her interests amid these uncertain tidings.
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    22 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter V

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter V
    Apr 2 2026
    In which the astute and cunning Gilbert Glossin pursues the escaped prisoner with fox-like craft, seeking alliance with the desperate smuggler Dirk Hatteraick within a secret cavern by the sea. Together they plot a stratagem to detain the young man, weighing peril and profit amid the shadowy interplay of loyalties and dangers along the rugged Scottish coast.
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    22 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter VII

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter VII
    Apr 2 2026
    In which Colonel Mannering, accompanied by the loyal and absent-minded Dominie Sampson, journeys to Edinburgh to seek the counsel of the eccentric yet learned advocate, Mr. Pleydell, whose Saturday evening convivialities offer a lively contrast to the sober business at hand. There in a humble, bustling tavern, Mannering encounters the robust farmer Dandie Dinmont, whose rural dispute and earnest character provide a glimpse into the complex tapestry of justice and local honour in the Borders countryside.
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    31 mins
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