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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

By: Sir Walter Scott
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The Walter Scott Library brings the great historical novels of Sir Walter Scott to life through complete, immersive readings. Journey through chivalry, clan loyalty, and the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and medieval Britain - one chapter at a time. Whether you’re rediscovering classics like Ivanhoe and Waverley or exploring Scott for the first time, this podcast offers a rich literary escape into the past.Public domain Hourly
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  • Kenilworth Chapter IX

    Kenilworth Chapter IX
    Aug 21 2026
    In which the learned traveller Tressilian, hindered by a lost horseshoe and obscure roads, encounters a quaint hamlet where erudition and rustic superstition mingle in the person of Master Erasmus Holiday and his peculiar household. Here, amid latin phrases and village gossip, Tressilian gains a whimsical guide to lead him to the strange and secretive artificer known only as Wayland Smith, whose skill in horse-shoeing is both marvellous and mysterious.
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    28 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter VIII

    Kenilworth Chapter VIII
    Aug 20 2026
    In which the valiant and resolute Master Tressilian, having encountered enmity and suspicion, confides in the hospitable Giles Gosling, recounting a tale of ancient allegiance, love thwarted, and dangerous intrigue surrounding the fair Amy Robsart and the sinister Varney. Amid warnings and counsel, the host pledges his discreet aid, guiding Tressilian to depart under cover of night on a quest framed by honour and peril.
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    27 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter IV

    Kenilworth Chapter IV
    Aug 19 2026
    In which two old accomplices, Lambourne and Foster, plot mutual advantage amidst ruined tomes and moral disquiet, whilst the resolute Tressilian confronts the sorrowful and reluctant Amy, whose grievous circumstances compel her to defy both father and friend. A sudden summons to quarrel ensues upon a chance meeting with Varney, whose menace is thwarted but leaves a cloud of menace and intrigue hanging over the somber scene.
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    31 mins
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