Book description
Imagine discovering a hidden gem in the library of literary giants. Walter Scott-whose name echoes through Ivanhoe and Rob Roy-holds another, quieter treasure: Supernatural Short Stories. And the audiobook format? It's pure magic. Forget dusty tomes; this is storytelling for the modern ear, where Scott's vivid Highland landscapes and chilling tales come alive with a narrator's voice that makes you lean in, the mist of Scotland almost tangible in your ears.
These aren't just spooky tales-they're portraits of guilt, murder, and the eerie pull of the unseen, all woven with the master's signature depth. You'll meet characters haunted not just by ghosts, but by their own choices, set against the rugged beauty of Scotland's highlands. And the best part? Scott himself, in a fascinating bonus excerpt from his Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft, questions the very nature of ghost stories-making you wonder, right alongside him, what's truth and what's just the wind whispering through ancient stones.
What makes this audiobook truly special isn't just the stories themselves, but how they feel when you listen. The rhythm of the narration, the subtle Scottish cadence, the way silence hangs after a chilling line-it's like sitting by a fire with a friend who knows a secret. You won't just hear about a haunted loch; you'll feel the cold water on your skin. You won't just read about a murder's shadow; you'll hear it linger in the quiet between words.
Scott's influence on Tolstoy and Stendhal isn't just history-it's alive here, in these short, potent bursts of genius. They prove Scott wasn't just a master of sprawling epics; he was a wizard at the smaller, sharper stories that stick with you long after the final word fades. This collection was unfairly overshadowed for centuries, but now? It's your chance to hear the voice of a literary titan at his most intimate, chilling, and utterly human. Put on your headphones, dim the lights, and let the Highland mist and the whispers of the past wrap around you. You won't just hear these tales-you'll carry them with you.
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Metal Lady
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience