Monastery

Monastery

by Sir Walter Scott

Set in the turbulent Scottish Highlands, "The Monastery" by Sir Walter Scott tells the story of Elspeth, a widow whose life is intertwined with the secrets of a remote monastery. The tale unfolds with the arrival of the Baroness of Avenel and her daughter seeking refuge in Elspeth's tower. A mysterious White Lady, said to be the ghost of a former Abbess, appears, leaving clues and unsettling the fragile peace of the monastery. Amidst political intrigue, battles for power, and romantic entanglements, the characters navigate a web of secrets and ultimately confront the true nature of the White Lady's presence.

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Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and Scottish literature. F...

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