Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02

"Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1815. This second volume continues the story of Henry Bertram, kidnapped by smugglers as a child after witnessing murder. Set in late 18th-century Scotland, the tale follows intertwined fates across decades: a destitute estate, mysterious parentage, forbidden love, and dangerous secrets. Colonel Mannering returns from India, unaware that past and present are colliding around him—while the young officer Vanbeest Brown pursues his beloved and unknowingly approaches his own destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Originally issued 2004-03-01. Transcribed by Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5354).