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My Aunt Margaret's Mirror

    My Aunt Margaret's Mirror is a classic fantasy story collection by Walter Scott. Key subjects include magic.

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    About My Aunt Margaret's Mirror

    "My Aunt Margaret's Mirror" by Walter Scott is a short story published in 1828. When Lady Jemima's husband vanishes after joining Marlborough's army in 1702, she seeks answers from a mysterious Italian doctor who claims supernatural powers. Through his enchanted mirror, she witnesses a shocking revelation about her absent spouse. What she sees will shatter her world and set in motion a tragedy involving betrayal, violence, and broken hearts that echoes across generations.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    Subjects

    • Scotland, Social life and customs
    • Magic

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    Who wrote My Aunt Margaret's Mirror?

    My Aunt Margaret's Mirror was written by Walter Scott.

    What genre is My Aunt Margaret's Mirror?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is My Aunt Margaret's Mirror free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to My Aunt Margaret's Mirror?

    Readers who like it often enjoy At the Back of the North Wind, Sky Island and The Princess and Curdie.

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