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Waverley

By: Sir Walter Scott
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Waverley by Sir Walter Scott is an enthralling tale of love, war and divided loyalties. Taking place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the novel tells the story of proud English officer Edward Waverley.

After being posted to Dundee, Edward eventually befriends chieftain of the Highland Clan Mac-Ivor and falls in love with his beautiful sister Flora. He then renounces his former loyalties in order actively to support Scotland in open rebellion against the Union with England.

The book depicts stunning, romantic panoramas of the Highlands, and is famous for being one of the first historical novels. Its influence extended to many authors, including Dickens, Dumas, Gogol, Stevenson, Thackeray, and Tolstoy.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2018 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Highlander War Thought-Provoking England Scotland

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While it starts off a little tediously with all the background, it is really worth sticking through it. The story is great and the narration is phenomenal. There are a number of Walter Scott novels which aren't on audible, it would be great if David Rintoul did those too.

Brilliant

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A gripping tale from start to finish. Set during the 45 the narative imerses the reader in the drama of that rebellion.

Waverley

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David Rintoul's narration is exceptional. A better relater of this wild tale cannot be imagined. This is the first of Walter Scott's Waverley novels. All who love Romantic literature should read this. It never loses its potency.

Romantic Highlands

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an ideal combination of novel and narrator. brilliant performance, pitch perfect. surely one of the best narrators working in English today.

one of the best

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I have always loved Waverley, and to listen,rather than read,has been a great pleasure. One can almost smell the heather.

A classic, beautifully presented

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Loved it...Clear and concise narrator. The story kept me spellbound so much so it was difficult for me to close the book and go do something else. Yes a very enjoyable book which had a magnetic charm.

Sir Walter Scott.

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I thought that David Rintoul was astounding as the narrator; he brought the story alive with an amazing range of accents. Bravo

Briliant

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The first time I have read Walter Scott. Fantastic story and wonderfully read. Will chase up the next in his repertoire.

Waverley is a great start to Scott

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I was excited to find this important novel on audible, read by a renowned Scottish actor. Needless to say it did not disappoint. So many more novels of Walter Scott to explore, if only they were recorded more often.

An engrossing story

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They say Sir Walter Scott is not read so much these days..... if so, rare treats such as this are almost a secret pleasure to those of us who find them out!

Absolutely Brilliant!

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