The Scottish Cavalier: An Historical Romance, Volume 3 (of 3)

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The Scottish Cavalier: An Historical Romance, Volume 3 (of 3)

by James Grant

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

A bitter winter night blankets the Scottish highlands as Lilian is whisked away in a rattling coach, her cries swallowed by the howling wind. Frozen and frightened, she awakens in a massive stone hall, its fire casting a crimson glow over ancient walls and red‑sandstone arches. A dark, masked figure lifts her from the cold, his presence both protective and unsettling, and leads her into the heart of a fortified manor where the scent of hearth‑smoke mingles with the chill of looming stone.

There, Lilian confronts the enigmatic Beatrix Gilruth, a fierce woman whose hawk‑like eyes and icy demeanor hint at hidden agendas. Their tense exchange crackles with danger and curiosity, setting the stage for a tangled web of loyalty, love, and rivalry among Scotland’s noble clans. As alliances shift and secrets stir, listeners are drawn into a world where honor and passion collide beneath the looming towers of Clermistonlee.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (378K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2021-08-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Grant

James Grant

1822–1887

A hugely popular Scottish novelist and historian of Victorian Britain, he wrote adventure stories, military romances, and vivid books about Edinburgh that reached a wide readership in his own lifetime. His work blends fast-moving plot with a strong feel for history and place.

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