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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 XIX

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XIX
    Apr 6 2026
    In which the restless Bertram, confined within the gloomy prison walls of Portanferry, contemplates the uncertain tides of his fate whilst observing the stormy sea and moody night. Suddenly roused by tumult and the fierce glare of a spreading fire, he and his faithful friend Dinmont are thrust into the midst of a violent smuggling riot and compelled to follow a secretive guide to an uncertain refuge.
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    16 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XVIII

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XVIII
    Apr 6 2026
    In which the perplexed Mr. Sampson brings a mysterious message from the feared gipsy Meg Merrilies, whose wild but weighty words send ripples through the household at Woodbourne. Meanwhile, young Charles Hazlewood encounters the same enigmatic figure and returns home to find his father’s house guarded against a threatened attack, only to witness the soldiers being ordered away by the resolute sheriff-substitute, setting a scene charged with suspicion and duty.
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    26 mins
  • Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XVII

    Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter XVII
    Apr 6 2026
    In which Colonel Mannering returns to Woodbourne, and the devoted Dominie Sampson, troubled by the loss of young Bertram and his own past failings, embarks on a melancholy pilgrimage to war-ravaged scenes of old tragedies, only to encounter the wild and mysterious Meg Merrilies. With a solemn message and uncanny fervour, the gipsy matron charges the Dominie to deliver a cryptic letter and prophecy to the Colonel, amid brooding omens and the waxing splendour of the setting sun.
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    19 mins
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