Publisher's Synopsis
The Talisman: The Two Drovers, My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror, The Tapestried Chamber, The Laird�������s Jock is a collection of four short stories written by the renowned Scottish author Walter Scott. Originally published in 1869, this book features tales that showcase Scott�������s mastery of storytelling and his ability to transport readers to different times and places.The first story, The Two Drovers, follows two young men who are traveling with their herds of cattle and sheep to a market in England. Along the way, they become embroiled in a dispute over a woman and must fight to protect their honor and their livelihoods.My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror is a ghost story that centers around a young woman who inherits a haunted mirror from her deceased aunt. As she begins to experience strange and terrifying visions, she must unravel the mystery of the mirror�������s past and confront the spirits that haunt it.The Tapestried Chamber is a tale of love and betrayal set in 17th century Scotland. A young noblewoman is forced to choose between her duty to her family and her love for a handsome young soldier, leading to a tragic and unexpected conclusion.Finally, The Laird�������s Jock is a story of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. When a young man is falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death, his loyal friend must risk everything to clear his name and save his life.Overall, The Talisman: The Two Drovers, My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror, The Tapestried Chamber, The Laird�������s Jock is a captivating collection of stories that showcases Walter Scott�������s skill as a writer and his ability to weave together complex plots, vivid characters, and rich historical detail.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.