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Waverley
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Publisher's Summary
Waverley by Sir Walter Scott is an enthralling tale of love, war and divided loyalties. Taking place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the novel tells the story of proud English officer Edward Waverley.
After being posted to Dundee, Edward eventually befriends chieftain of the Highland Clan Mac-Ivor and falls in love with his beautiful sister Flora. He then renounces his former loyalties in order actively to support Scotland in open rebellion against the Union with England.
The book depicts stunning, romantic panoramas of the Highlands, and is famous for being one of the first historical novels. Its influence extended to many authors, including Dickens, Dumas, Gogol, Stevenson, Thackeray, and Tolstoy.
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- Tad Davis
- 12-04-2018
Loved it
I love Walter Scott as a writer, and I love David Rintoul as a narrator, so my reaction to this delightful recording was pretty much a foregone conclusion. Scott’s story is a swashbuckler with a conscience, and one whose mostly happy ending is tinged with sadness at the tremendous losses that have been sustained. Edward Waverley is a dashing hero with a tendency to dither and bumble, which only makes him that much more likable. Some background on the 1745 revolt of Bonnie Prince Charlie is helpful and readily available from Wikipedia and elsewhere.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- FlyGuy
- 06-06-2018
David Rintoul turns in a riveting performance <br />
David Rintoul turns in a riveting performance (several riveting performances actually), breathing exquisite life into Scott"s carefully drawn characters. A must read -- I mean a must listen to. Bravo!!!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Gavin Scott
- 21-02-2019
A classic splendidly told
Scott can hard to read these days - but this magnificent reading brings him back to life. Bravo!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Catherine
- 16-05-2018
Meandering, slow paced
Set in early 18th century Scotland
Interesting in that respect, otherwise dull. Little plot and a feckless hero.
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- colin monteith
- 09-08-2018
Waverley
A gripping tale from start to finish. Set during the 45 the narative imerses the reader in the drama of that rebellion.
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- Mr. R. D. Wilson
- 11-05-2018
Excellent - thoroughly enjoyable
And full marks to David Rintoul for bringing the book, the period, and characters alive.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-06-2019
Sir Walter Scott.
Loved it...Clear and concise narrator. The story kept me spellbound so much so it was difficult for me to close the book and go do something else. Yes a very enjoyable book which had a magnetic charm.
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- Chris
- 11-05-2019
An engrossing story
I was excited to find this important novel on audible, read by a renowned Scottish actor. Needless to say it did not disappoint. So many more novels of Walter Scott to explore, if only they were recorded more often.