Rob Roy — Volume 02   By: Walter Scott (1771-1832)

In this second volume of "Rob Roy" by Walter Scott, the story continues to unfold with vivid descriptions and rich character development. The author masterfully captures the essence of the Scottish Highlands and the tumultuous political landscape of the time. The protagonist, Rob Roy, remains a captivating figure, as his loyalty and courage are tested in the face of betrayal and danger.

Scott's writing is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into the world of 18th-century Scotland with its clan rivalries and Jacobite uprisings. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Rob Roy navigates through various challenges and conflicts.

Overall, "Rob Roy — Volume 02" is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to a bygone era and keeps them engrossed until the very end. Scott's storytelling prowess shines through in this gripping tale of love, honor, and revenge.

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There is one advantage in an accumulation of evils, differing in cause and character, that the distraction which they afford by their contradictory operation prevents the patient from being overwhelmed under either. I was deeply grieved at my separation from Miss Vernon, yet not so much so as I should have been, had not my father's apprehended distresses forced themselves on my attention; and I was distressed by the news of Mr. Tresham, yet less so than if they had fully occupied my mind. I was neither a false lover nor an unfeeling son; but man can give but a certain portion of distressful emotions to the causes which demand them; and if two operate at once, our sympathy, like the funds of a compounding bankrupt, can only be divided between them. Such were my reflections when I gained my apartment it seems, from the illustration, they already began to have a twang of commerce in them... Continue reading book >>