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Black Dwarf

Black Dwarf

By: Sir Walter Scott
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Step into the world of Black Dwarf, the inaugural tale from the captivating Tales of My Landlord series, which also features The Bride of Lammermoor and The Heart of Midlothian. In this gripping narrative, two horsemen arrive at the Wallace Inn in Gandercleugh, where one unfolds a story set against the backdrop of the Scottish borders during Queen Annes reign. As the Jacobite movement begins to stir, local feuds simmer amongst families of all standings, fueled by long-standing grievances that overshadow political strife. At the heart of this turmoil is a mysterious, malevolent dwarf, residing in solitude on Mucklestane Moor, whose dark intentions seem to orchestrate the chaos that envelops the land. (tbragg)Copyright Nature and Animals Social Sciences World
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