"Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 01" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical fiction that follows the journey of Guy Mannering, an English gentleman whose path crosses with astrology, fate, and family history as he travels through northern England and Scotland. The story starts with Mannering meeting a strange astrologer who predicts important events related to a child born the same night, setting up a story about difficult moral decisions and destiny. The early part of the novel shows Mannering on a solitary journey, finding shelter in Scotland, where he learns about local customs and beliefs. An astrologer predicts the future of a newborn in the family where Mannering stays, highlighting the impact of the stars on people's lives. As Mannering gets more involved with the unique characters and the events surrounding the child, the story explores loyalty, love, and the fight against evil. This complex mix of characters and ideas suggests a deep exploration of how fate can be linked to mysterious powers of the universe.
Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 01
By Walter Scott
In a world ruled by celestial forecasts, a gentleman's journey intertwines with an infant's destiny, sparking a battle between fate and free will.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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