"Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02" written by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel that explores social dynamics and moral ambiguities in early 19th-century Scotland. The plot weaves together the lives of aristocrats, lawbreakers, and those in between, following figures like the ambitious magistrate Gilbert Glossin, Colonel Mannering, and the youthful Charles Hazlewood. The story starts with Glossin, who, despite his position, seeks to overcome the low opinions people have of him due to his background. When Charles Hazlewood is injured in a brutal attack, Glossin sees an opportunity to elevate his reputation and exert his influence, leading to devious investigations and revealing a world of greed, prejudice, and dark secrets. This sets the stage for a story of scheming, hidden agendas, and the clashing ambitions of people from very different backgrounds.
Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02
By Walter Scott
Amidst the rugged landscapes of Scotland, a ruthless climb for respect ignites a dangerous game of deception, threatening to unravel the fabric of society.
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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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