Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance

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Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance

by George MacDonald

EN·~16 hours·64 chapters

Chapters

64 total
1

WARLOCK O’GLENWARLOCK

2:00
2

CHAPTER I.CASTLE WARLOCK.

17:51
3

CHAPTER II.THE KITCHEN.

20:15
4

CHAPTER III.THE DRAWING-ROOM.

17:11
5

CHAPTER IV.AN AFTERNOON SLEEP.

8:14
6

CHAPTER V.THE SCHOOL.

13:15
7

CHAPTER VI.GRANNIE’S COTTAGE.

14:31
8

CHAPTER VII.DREAMS.

26:30
9

CHAPTER VIII.HOME.

11:38
10

CHAPTER IX.THE STUDENT.

18:24

Description

In a rugged valley that straddles the highlands and lowlands, the land is a patchwork of heather, boulders and sparse, wind‑blown farms. The people speak a blend of Scotch and Gaelic, their lives shaped by barley, oats and the ever‑present scent of peat fires drifting from hidden hearths. Rising from this stark scenery is Castle Warlock, a stern, stone‑bound house that at first glance seems as unyielding as the surrounding hills, yet its smoke‑filled chimneys hint at a warm, lived‑in heart beneath the grim façade.

Within those walls, everyday life unfolds with a comforting rhythm—kitchens bustling with simple meals, drawing‑rooms where stories are shared, and a modest school where the younger generation learns their heritage. As the seasons turn, the castle’s inhabitants navigate love, duty, and the quiet hopes that linger in the shadows of ancient stone. Their modest hopes and gentle humor make this a homely romance rooted in the timeless pulse of a remote Scottish glen.

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Language

en

Duration

~16 hours (955K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George MacDonald

George MacDonald

1824–1905

A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote with warmth, spiritual depth, and a gift for wonder. Best known for works like Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, and At the Back of the North Wind, he remains a beloved influence on generations of readers and writers.

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