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Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 2 (of 2)

By Walter Scott

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a backdrop of ancient customs and hidden dangers, a man finds himself caught in a web of loyalty and honor.

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2013-11-21
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"Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Sir Walter Scott carries forward a story set in medieval Europe that explores chivalry, social traditions, and power struggles. Following John Philipson’s difficulties, the story examines loyalty, love, and honor within the period's history. This volume begins with John Philipson arriving at an inhospitable inn in Alsace, where he encounters a cold reception that highlights the socio-political tensions of the time. Through Philipson's encounters, the story lays the groundwork for future conflicts and moral problems as he navigates regional customs and the threat of the Secret Tribunal, a powerful group.

About the Author

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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