Publisher's Synopsis
My Aunt Margaret's Mirror is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The story revolves around a young man named Harry Bertram, who is orphaned at a young age and brought up by his aunt Margaret. The novel is set in Scotland, and the plot revolves around a mysterious mirror that belongs to Margaret. The mirror is said to have magical powers, and those who look into it can see their future. Harry becomes obsessed with the mirror and is determined to find out its secrets.As the story unfolds, Harry discovers that the mirror has a dark history and is linked to a family curse. He also learns that his own family has a connection to the mirror, and that his father was involved in a tragic incident that occurred many years ago. With the help of his friends, Harry sets out to uncover the truth about the mirror and break the curse.Throughout the novel, Scott weaves together themes of family, love, and the supernatural. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged. My Aunt Margaret's Mirror is a classic example of gothic literature and is a must-read for fans of the genre.Lady Bothwell listened to her sister without attempting to console her. Probably she might be of opinion that even the worst intelligence which could be received from Flanders might not be without some touch of consolation; and that the Dowager Lady Forester, if so she was doomed to be called, might have a source of happiness unknown to the wife of the gayest and finest gentleman in Scotland. This conviction became stronger as they learned from inquiries made at headquarters that Sir Philip was no longer with the army--though whether he had been taken or slain in some of those skirmishes which were perpetually occurring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.