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WAVERLEY - BY SIR WALTER SCOTT - VOLUME II - WAVERLEY - OR 'TIS SIXTY YEARS SINCE - CHAPTER XXXVI - AN INCIDENT
CHAPTER XXXVII - WAVERLEY IS STILL IN DISTRESS
CHAPTER XXXVIII - A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE
CHAPTER XXXIX - THE JOURNEY IS CONTINUED
CHAPTER XL - AN OLD AND A NEW ACQUAINTANCE
CHAPTER XLI - THE MYSTERY BEGINS TO BE CLEARED UP
CHAPTER XLII - A SOLDIER'S DINNER
CHAPTER XLIII - THE BALL
CHAPTER XLIV - THE MARCH
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.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (524K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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