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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

By: Sir Walter Scott
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Summary

 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
Episodes
  • The Black Dwarf Chapter Eighteen

    The Black Dwarf Chapter Eighteen
    May 3 2026
    In which the enigmas surrounding the mysterious Sir Edward Mauley are unveiled through a heartfelt letter from Isabella Vere's father, revealing family strife, secret benefactions, and the complex motives of the solitary recluse known as the Black Dwarf. The narrative draws to a gentle close as those entwined with Sir Edward find resolution in their fortunes and fates, while local legend ensures his dark and solitary presence lingers in the moorland tales of the country folk.
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    17 mins
  • The Black Dwarf Chapter Seventeen

    The Black Dwarf Chapter Seventeen
    May 3 2026
    In which the gloomy chapel of Ellieslaw Castle, steeped in sombre antiquity and adorned with contrasting monuments, becomes the reluctant setting for a troubled nuptial gathering, marked by uneasy delay and the eerie prohibition of a mysterious dwarf. The ceremony is disrupted by armed intervention amid tense political rumblings, leaving the assembled company confused and the bride seeking solace in the presence of the solitary recluse.
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    17 mins
  • The Black Dwarf Chapter Fourteen

    The Black Dwarf Chapter Fourteen
    May 2 2026
    In which Mr. Vere, ensnared by political intrigue and threatened with ruin, beseeches his daughter Isabella to consent to an urgent and unwelcome marriage as a desperate means of salvation, revealing the heavy burden of parental sacrifice and the complexities of honour amidst peril. Isabella, torn between filial duty and personal anguish, resolves with trembling firmness to accept her father’s stern proposal, contemplating the grievous price of loyalty and love in a deeply unsettled world.
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    19 mins
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