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The Tapestried Chamber

The Tapestried Chamber

Scott, Walter

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ISBN10: 1162829354
ISBN13: 9781162829357
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.09
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tapestried Chamber is a gothic novella written by Sir Walter Scott. Set in the 16th century, the story takes place in a castle in Scotland where a group of guests gather for a hunting party. The protagonist, Lady Hermione, is a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her ancestor, a woman who was accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. As the guests settle into their rooms for the night, Lady Hermione is given the Tapestried Chamber, a room that has been locked and unused for years due to its reputation for being haunted.Despite warnings from the castle's owner, Lady Hermione insists on staying in the Tapestried Chamber. As the night progresses, she is visited by the ghost of her ancestor, who reveals the truth about her trial and execution. Lady Hermione is shocked to learn that her ancestor was innocent and that the real culprit was a jealous woman who had accused her of witchcraft.The novella is a classic example of gothic literature, with its eerie atmosphere, supernatural elements, and themes of guilt and redemption. It is also notable for its strong female protagonist, who defies convention by insisting on staying in the haunted room.Overall, The Tapestried Chamber is a gripping and suspenseful tale that showcases Scott's mastery of the gothic genre.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chronicles of the Canongate; Highland Widow; Two Drovers; Surgeon�������s Daughter; My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror; Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419179853.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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