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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

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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
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  • The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter First

    The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter First
    Apr 18 2026
    In which the orderly routine of Monkbarns is disturbed by the caprices of a spirited youth and the arrival of distinguished visitors, bringing with them tales of curious discoveries and adventurous experiments. The Antiquary, though sceptical of modern pretensions and impostures, finds himself reluctantly drawn into discussions of treasure and trust, juxtaposing his antiquarian wisdom with the fanciful hopes of Sir Arthur.
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    28 min
  • The Antiquary Volume I - Chapter Twenty-first

    The Antiquary Volume I - Chapter Twenty-first
    Apr 18 2026
    In which Lovel is led by the aged mendicant Edie Ochiltree through secret caverns and hidden stairways beneath the ancient abbey ruins, where the weight of past lives and whispered legends fill the air with solemn mystery. Therein, they witness a nocturnal scene of enchantment and imposture involving Sir Arthur Wardour and the treasure-seeker Dousterswivel, whose strange rites and promises offer a curious contrast to the rugged honesty of Edie’s reflections.
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    49 min
  • The Antiquary Volume I - Chapter Twentieth

    The Antiquary Volume I - Chapter Twentieth
    Apr 18 2026
    In which Mr. Lovel is challenged to a duel by Captain M’Intyre over a matter of honour and secrecy, and though counselled to seek peace, the young men proceed with their hostile meeting in a somber setting. The encounter ends with a wound and a rapid counsel to flee, as old Edie Ochiltree and Lieutenant Taffril advise Lovel to escape before the consequences of the fatal quarrel pursue him.
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    27 min
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