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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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  • Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LI - Intrigues of Love and Politics

    Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LI - Intrigues of Love and Politics
    Mar 13 2026
    In which the spirit of Flora Mac-Ivor and the tumult of Highland loyalty are vividly portrayed amidst the backdrop of Edinburgh’s tense arrival of the Chevalier, while Captain Waverley grapples with a trove of letters revealing misunderstandings and intrigues that cast a shadow upon his honour and command. Amidst these discoveries, the machinations of the elusive Donald Bean and the counsel of Colonel Talbot provide a glimpse into the tangled web of politics and personal circumstance that envelop the young officer.
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    15 mins
  • Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LII - Intrigues of Society and Love

    Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LII - Intrigues of Society and Love
    Mar 13 2026
    In which Edward Waverley finds himself entangled in the mingled intrigues of society and affection amidst the drawn-out siege, observing the contrasting characters of Colonel Talbot and the Highland chiefs, while tempering his own views by the gentle and growing favour of the young Rose Bradwardine. Amidst political strife and the sharp judgments of those around him, the quiet hopes of domestic bliss and refined companionship offer a softened counterpoint to the turbulent world without.
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    14 mins
  • Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LIII - Fergus a Suitor

    Waverley Volume 2 Chapter LIII - Fergus a Suitor
    Mar 13 2026
    In which Waverley observes the restless discontent and intrigues within the Chevalier's court and meets with the passionate and agitated Fergus, who confides in him the mortifying rebuff he has suffered in a private audience with the Prince regarding a hoped-for elevation and match. Fergus reveals the depth of his vexation and the earnest prospects he had imagined, yet remains resolute in his determination amidst the disappointments that stir both wrath and resolve.
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    12 mins
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