The Antiquary
Walter Scott
The Antiquary is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1816, and is part of his Waverley series. The story unfolds in the fictional coastal town of Fairport, Scotland, and centers around Jonathan Oldbuck, an antiquary and collector of historical artifacts, who embodies both eccentricity and a deep appreciation for the past. The narrative begins with Oldbuck encountering William Lovel, a mysterious young man with a questionable background.
As they form a friendship, Lovel's romantic interest in Isabella Wardour, the daughter of the financially troubled Sir Arthur Wardour, complicates matters. Isabella loves Lovel but is deterred by her father's disdain for Lovel's illegitimacy and uncertain lineage. As the plot progresses, Sir Arthur's financial woes lead him to consider dubious schemes to recover his wealth, including a treasure hunt prompted by the conman Dousterswivel.
Duration - 19h 48m.
Author - Walter Scott.
Narrator - Katherine Leer.
Published Date - Sunday, 28 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1816 Walter Scott ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Antiquary is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1816, and is part of his Waverley series. The story unfolds in the fictional coastal town of Fairport, Scotland, and centers around Jonathan Oldbuck, an antiquary and collector of historical artifacts, who embodies both eccentricity and a deep appreciation for the past. The narrative begins with Oldbuck encountering William Lovel, a mysterious young man with a questionable background. As they form a friendship, Lovel's romantic interest in Isabella Wardour, the daughter of the financially troubled Sir Arthur Wardour, complicates matters. Isabella loves Lovel but is deterred by her father's disdain for Lovel's illegitimacy and uncertain lineage. As the plot progresses, Sir Arthur's financial woes lead him to consider dubious schemes to recover his wealth, including a treasure hunt prompted by the conman Dousterswivel. Duration - 19h 48m. Author - Walter Scott. Narrator - Katherine Leer. Published Date - Sunday, 28 January 2024. Copyright - © 1816 Walter Scott ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:05:58
Chapter 1
Duration:19:28:52
Chapter 2
Duration:19:21:12
Chapter 3
Duration:25:50:27
Chapter 4
Duration:23:58:43
Chapter 5
Duration:23:05:24
Chapter 6
Duration:35:45:53
Chapter 7
Duration:22:05:33
Chapter 8
Duration:17:07:55
Chapter 9
Duration:21:36:12
Chapter 10
Duration:22:06:07
Chapter 11
Duration:26:50:26
Chapter 12
Duration:14:17:37
Chapter 13
Duration:24:58:42
Chapter 14
Duration:21:15:13
Chapter 15
Duration:24:29:29
Chapter 16
Duration:24:21:58
Chapter 17
Duration:31:17:27
Chapter 18
Duration:30:35:20
Chapter 19
Duration:28:34:48
Chapter 20
Duration:24:29:29
Chapter 21
Duration:44:10:33
Chapter 22
Duration:27:40:38
Chapter 23
Duration:23:42:07
Chapter 24
Duration:23:58:52
Chapter 25
Duration:27:01:47
Chapter 26
Duration:22:20:27
Chapter 27
Duration:24:01:42
Chapter 28
Duration:13:35:30
Chapter 29
Duration:16:22:49
Chapter 30
Duration:29:03:01
Chapter 31
Duration:20:47:25
Chapter 32
Duration:18:34:50
Chapter 33
Duration:27:18:05
Chapter 34
Duration:25:46:46
Chapter 35
Duration:29:22:36
Chapter 36
Duration:22:38:27
Chapter 37
Duration:19:16:49
Chapter 38
Duration:18:49:52
Chapter 39
Duration:18:26:28
Chapter 40
Duration:24:03:06
Chapter 41
Duration:28:22:45
Chapter 42
Duration:23:24:07
Chapter 43
Duration:22:20:27
Chapter 44
Duration:18:37:58
Chapter 45
Duration:24:12:11
Ending Credits
Duration:00:06:40