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The Black Dwarf is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Black Dwarf" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1816. Set in the Scottish Borders in 1708, the story follows a misanthropic hermit believed to be in league with the Devil. When locals encounter this mysterious dwarf, he becomes entangled in their struggles involving romantic conflicts, family feuds, and Jacobite conspiracies following the Act of Union. As troubles mount and a forced marriage looms, the recluse's true identity and intentions remain hidden beneath layers of legend and suspicion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Black Dwarf
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Scotland -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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