The Talisman audiobook Sir Walter SCOTT (1771 - 1832) The Talisman is a gripping tale set near the end of the Third Crusade. King Richard the Lionheart is grievously ill, and all around him the leaders from allied countries plot and scheme to gain personal power, putting the future of the crusade in jeopardy. Sir Kenneth of Scotland finds himself caught up in events, and finds both his honour and his life are now on the line. Can a cure be found for the King? Can Kenneth redeem his honour? -- Written Read more [...]
Rob Roy audiobook by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Rob Roy is a historical novel by Walter Scott. It is narrated by Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant who travels first to the North of England, and subsequently to the Scottish Highlands to collect a debt stolen from his father. On the way he encounters the larger-than-life title character of Rob Roy MacGregor. Though Rob Roy is not the lead character (in fact the narrative does not move to Scotland until half way through the book) Read more [...]
Ivanhoe audiobook by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Follows the fortunes of the son of a noble Saxon family in Norman England as he woos his lady, disobeys his father, and is loved by another. Set in late 12C England and in Palestine with Richard C?ur-de-Lion at the Crusades, it's another ripping historical yarn by Scott (summary by annise)   Ivanhoe Scenes from the Illustrated London News ofArthur Sullivan's operatic adaptation. Author(s) Sir Walter Scott Country United Read more [...]