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The Black Dwarf

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The Black Dwarf is a historical fiction novel by Walter Scott. It deals with Scotland.

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About The Black Dwarf

"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.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Scotland

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Who wrote The Black Dwarf?

The Black Dwarf was written by Walter Scott.

What genre is The Black Dwarf?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Black Dwarf 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.

Is there a free audiobook of The Black Dwarf?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 15 min.

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