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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

著者: 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 I - Chapter XI
    2026/03/25
    In which the narrative leaps forward nearly seventeen years to a stormy November night at the Gordon Arms in Kippletringan, where local gossip and legend illuminate the troubled fortunes of the Bertram family and the mysterious fate of the young Laird of Ellangowan. Amidst this rustic gathering, a distinguished stranger named Colonel Mannering arrives, setting the stage for the unfolding tale with an air of gravity and curiosity.
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    26 分
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter XII
    2026/03/25
    In which Colonel Mannering inquires discreetly into the mysterious loss of Mr. Bertram's young son and the impending forced sale of the Ellangowan estate, receiving detailed local accounts and expressions of sympathy from the landlady. He pens a reflective letter to his friend recounting his own melancholy life marked by jealousy and sorrow, while discussing with Mr. Mac-Morlan the hopeful prospects of thwarting unscrupulous plans concerning the estate’s purchase.
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    22 分
  • Guy Mannering Volume I - Chapter X
    2026/03/25
    In which the diligent Sheriff of the county conducts a meticulous investigation into the suspicious death of Francis Kennedy, uncovering perplexing evidence of violence and struggle near the precipice where the body was found, alongside signs of a possible desperate affray involving several persons and the mysterious disappearance of the child Harry Bertram. The inquiry draws suspicion towards both the infamously bold smugglers and the resentful tenants recently evicted from Derncleugh, while the enigmatic figure of Meg Merrilies emerges as a concerned yet unconvincing witness, leaving the haunting incident veiled in uncertainty and local superstition.
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    23 分
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