Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since — Volume 2

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Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since — Volume 2

by Walter Scott

EN·~9 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total
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Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online

0:18
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WAVERLEY - BY SIR WALTER SCOTT - VOLUME II - WAVERLEY - OR 'TIS SIXTY YEARS SINCE - CHAPTER XXXVI - AN INCIDENT

10:59
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CHAPTER XXXVII - WAVERLEY IS STILL IN DISTRESS

15:31
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CHAPTER XXXVIII - A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE

11:30
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CHAPTER XXXIX - THE JOURNEY IS CONTINUED

17:54
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CHAPTER XL - AN OLD AND A NEW ACQUAINTANCE

12:46
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CHAPTER XLI - THE MYSTERY BEGINS TO BE CLEARED UP

15:08
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CHAPTER XLII - A SOLDIER'S DINNER

13:29
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CHAPTER XLIII - THE BALL

16:23
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CHAPTER XLIV - THE MARCH

14:14

Description

Set against the turbulent backdrop of early‑18th‑century Scotland, the story follows a young English officer who finds himself drawn into the tangled loyalties of the Jacobite risings. Amid the mist‑shrouded Highlands and bustling market towns, he encounters a cast of vivid characters—stubborn Covenanters, ambitious lairds, and itinerant merchants—each embodying the fierce pride and conflicted identities of a nation on the brink of change.

The narrative balances sweeping battlefield drama with intimate debates over faith, honor, and personal duty. A fiery encounter between the protagonist and a zealous Presbyterian preacher sparks a broader exploration of the era’s religious and political tensions, while the march toward Stirling promises both danger and unexpected alliances. Listeners will be swept into a world where history and personal ambition collide, offering a richly textured portrait of Scotland’s restless spirit.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (524K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Walter Scott

Walter Scott

1771–1832

A giant of Scottish literature, he helped turn the historical novel into a wildly popular form through tales of adventure, conflict, and national memory. His books brought the past to life for generations of readers, from the Scottish Borders to medieval England.

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