ROB ROY
By Sir Walter Scott
VOLUME TWO
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER FIRST
CHAPTER SECOND.
CHAPTER THIRD.
CHAPTER FOURTH.
CHAPTER FIFTH.
CHAPTER SIXTH.
The story opens with a young man torn between the ache of parting from his beloved Miss Vernon and the urgent crisis threatening his father's honor. He wrestles with the weight of looming bankruptcy, realizing that his family's reputation hangs by a thread, and decides to leave his uncle’s estate at once for the bustling streets of Glasgow. His resolve carries him through a vivid early‑morning trek, guided by the practical wisdom of a local gardener whose modest cottage and surrounding fields offer a brief, grounding pause before the journey truly begins.
Set against the stark, windswept borders between England and Scotland, the narrative blends tender personal longing with the stark realities of 18th‑century society. The protagonist’s inner conflict—balancing love, duty, and the fear of ruin—drives a compelling quest that promises encounters with both the rugged landscape and the shadowy forces shaping his fate. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every decision feels as precarious as the road ahead, inviting them to share in his hope, determination, and the promise of unexpected allies.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (560K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-08-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1771–1832
A giant of Scottish literature, this poet and novelist helped invent the historical novel and turned Scotland’s past into gripping, widely loved stories. His books blended adventure, memory, and folklore in ways that shaped fiction across Europe.
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