Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2013-09-09 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #43678 |
Description
"Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1829. Two exiled Englishmen journey through the Swiss Alps on a secret mission to gain support from the Duke of Burgundy. After a perilous mountain rescue, they meet the mysterious Anne, whose family may possess supernatural powers. Together they navigate treacherous politics, a shadowy tribunal, and the conflicts of the Burgundian Wars, where loyalty and magic intertwine in a dangerous quest for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)