Tales From Scottish Ballads

By Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Wilson) Grierson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

An old, blind musician's seemingly foolish ambition leads to a cunning plan to steal the English King's prized horse, blending music, trickery, and history.

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Children & Young Adult Reading Literature

Released

2009-03-27

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Summary

"Tales From Scottish Ballads" by Elizabeth W. Grierson is a compilation of classic Scottish ballads reborn as captivating stories. Filled with historic adventure, folklore, and legendary people from Scotland's vivid past, this work illuminates figures such as William Wallace and Kinmont Willie. The saga begins with "The Lochmaben Harper," about an elderly, sightless musician from Lochmaben thought to be a fool. He intends to steal King Henry's prized stallion, and his character reveals the shrewdness he possesses to complete his grand schemes. Using his old mare as bait, he then tricks King Henry, a master of disguise, and leads the prized steed back to Scotland as the unassuming musician he appears to be. With wit, trickery, and grand adventures intertwined with common life, the plot sets an exciting tone for the stories to follow.