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- George MacDonald
- St. George and St. Michael
Chapters
61 totalCONTENTS OF VOL. I. - CHAPTER I. DOROTHY AND RICHARD. - CHAPTER II. RICHARD AND HIS FATHER. - CHAPTER III. THE WITCH. - CHAPTER IV. A CHAPTER OF FOOLS. - CHAPTER V. ANIMADVERSIONS. - CHAPTER VI. PREPARATIONS. - CHAPTER VII. REFLECTIONS. - CHAPTER VIII. AN ADVENTURE. - CHAPTER IX. LOVE AND WAR. - CHAPTER X. DOROTHY'S REFUGE. - CHAPTER XI. RAGLAN CASTLE. - CHAPTER XII. THE TWO MARQUISES. - CHAPTER XIII. THE MAGICIAN'S VAULT. - CHAPTER XIV. SEVERAL PEOPLE. - CHAPTER XV. HUSBAND AND WIFE. - CHAPTER XVI. DOROTHY'S INITIATION. - CONTENTS OF VOL. II. - CHAPTER XVII. THE FIRE-ENGINE. - CHAPTER XVIII. MOONLIGHT AND APPLE-BLOSSOMS. - CHAPTER XIX. THE ENCHANTED CHAIR. - CHAPTER XX. MOLLY AND THE WHITE HORSE. - CHAPTER XXI. THE DAMSEL WHICH FELL SICK. - CHAPTER XXII. THE CATARACT. - CHAPTER XXIII. AMANDA—DOROTHY—LORD HERBERT. - CHAPTER XXIV. THE GREAT MOGUL. - CHAPTER XXV. RICHARD HEYWOOD. - CHAPTER XXVI. THE WITCH'S COTTAGE. - CHAPTER XXVII. THE MOAT OF THE KEEP. - CHAPTER XXVIII. RAGLAN STABLES. - CHAPTER XXIX. THE APPARITION. - CHAPTER XXX. RICHARD AND THE MARQUIS. - CHAPTER XXXI. THE SLEEPLESS. - CHAPTER XXXII. THE TURRET CHAMBER. - CHAPTER XXXIII. JUDGE GOUT. - CHAPTER XXXIV. AN EVIL TIME. - CHAPTER XXXV. THE DELIVERER. - CHAPTER XXXVI. THE DISCOVERY. - CHAPTER XXXVII. THE HOROSCOPE. - CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE EXORCISM. - CONTENTS OF VOL. III. - CHAPTER XXXIX. NEWBURY. - CHAPTER XL. DOROTHY AND ROWLAND. - CHAPTER XLI. GLAMORGAN. - CHAPTER XLII. A NEW SOLDIER. - CHAPTER XLIII. LADY AND BISHOP. - CHAPTER XLIV. THE KING. - CHAPTER XLV. THE SECRET INTERVIEW. - CHAPTER XLVI. GIFTS OF HEALING. - CHAPTER XLVII. THE POET-PHYSICIAN. - CHAPTER XLVIII. HONOURABLE DISGRACE. - CHAPTER XLIX. SIEGE. - CHAPTER L. A SALLY. - CHAPTER LI. UNDER THE MOAT. - CHAPTER LII. THE UNTOOTHSOME PLUM. - CHAPTER LIII. FAITHFUL FOES. - CHAPTER LIV. DOMUS DISSOLVITUR. - CHAPTER LV. R. I. P. - CHAPTER LVI. RICHARD AND CASPAR. - CHAPTER LVII. THE SKELETON. - CHAPTER LVIII. LOVE AND NO LEASING. - CHAPTER LIX. AVE! VALE! SALVE! - ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL. - CHAPTER I. - DOROTHY AND RICHARD.
CHAPTER II. - RICHARD AND HIS FATHER.
CHAPTER III. - THE WITCH.
CHAPTER IV. - A CHAPTER OF FOOLS.
CHAPTER V. - ANIMADVERSIONS.
CHAPTER VI. - PREPARATIONS.
CHAPTER VII. - REFLECTIONS.
CHAPTER VIII. - AN ADVENTURE.
CHAPTER IX. - LOVE AND WAR.
CHAPTER X. - DOROTHY'S REFUGE.
Description
A rain‑soaked autumn afternoon sets the stage in a low‑arched, oak‑floored room where an aging clergyman and a poised, middle‑aged lady converse by the glow of a crackling fire. Their discussion drifts from the unsettling news of Lord Strafford’s execution to the broader turbulence shaking both church and kingdom, hinting at a world on the brink of upheaval. The vivid description of the damp garden, the lingering scent of honeysuckle, and the solemn faces of the two interlocutors creates an intimate atmosphere that invites listeners into a period of moral and political tension.
Beyond this opening, the story unfurls through a tapestry of characters—Dorothy, Richard, witches, marquises, and mystics—each drawn into tangled webs of love, war, and secret enchantments. As alliances shift and hidden motives emerge, the narrative promises a blend of historical intrigue and subtle supernatural elements, guiding the audience through a richly imagined landscape where personal vows clash with the demands of a restless age.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (894K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
George MacDonald
1824–1905
A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote stories that still feel dreamlike, spiritual, and surprisingly fresh. Best known for works like Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, and The Princess and the Goblin, he influenced later authors including Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis.
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