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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
Episodes
  • Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXIII

    Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXIII
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the Master of Ravenswood, forced to leave his ancestral home under a cloud of ill favour, encounters a mysterious and unsettling apparition at the Mermaiden’s Fountain before tending to the death and burial rites of the faithful old Alice in the solitude of her humble cottage. Amid these somber duties and the eerie discourse of local crones, he prepares to meet the Marquis at the lonely inn called Tod’s Hole, contemplating the mingled shadows of superstition and sober fate that attend his path.
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    24 mins
  • Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXII

    Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXII
    Jun 28 2026
    In which Captain Craigengelt advances the interests of Mr. Hayston of Bucklaw by securing the favour of Lady Ashton, whose ambitions and anxieties stir a delicate and fractious assembly at Ravenswood Castle. With the unexpected arrival of the Marquis of A—— and Lady Ashton’s sudden return, a tangle of pride, suspicion, and social decorum ensues, revealing the intricate tensions that underlie the alliances and enmities among these noble families.
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    41 mins
  • Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXI

    Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXI
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the tender attachment between Lucy Ashton and Ravenswood is set against a backdrop of clashing temperaments, social expectations, and ecclesiastical differences, offering a glimpse into their complex characters and the delicate bonds they strive to maintain. Meanwhile, in the less decorous world beyond, the crafty Laird of Girnington and his scheming companion plot with intrigue to alter the course of love and fortune, casting a shadow of discord upon the peaceful estate.
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    31 mins
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