Doom CastleNeil Munro's novel 'Doom Castle' is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural occurrences set in the Scottish Highlands. Munro's vivid descriptions and poetic prose bring to life the mysterious and haunted atmosphere of the ancient castle. The story is rich in symbolism and explores themes of fate, destiny, and the power of the supernatural. Munro's writing style is both lyrical and eerie, drawing readers into a world where reality and legend intertwine seamlessly. 'Doom Castle' is a compelling blend of gothic romance and supernatural intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature and Scottish folklore. The novel's unique blend of Celtic myth and Gothic elements sets it apart from other works of its time, making it a timeless and haunting read for lovers of historical fiction and the supernatural. |
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... night with cheerful peasants plucking fruit, his ear had not grown accustomed to the still of the valleys, the terrific hush of the mountains, in whose mist or sunshine he had ridden for two days. The woods, with leaves that fell ...
... night with cheerful peasants plucking fruit, his ear had not grown accustomed to the still of the valleys, the terrific hush of the mountains, in whose mist or sunshine he had ridden for two days. The woods, with leaves that fell ...
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... nights ; if it was a common man of the tribe , there might be no more about it , for we're too close on the Duke's gallows to be meddled with noisily ; that's the first advantage I ever found in my neighbourhood . " " He was a man of a ...
... nights ; if it was a common man of the tribe , there might be no more about it , for we're too close on the Duke's gallows to be meddled with noisily ; that's the first advantage I ever found in my neighbourhood . " " He was a man of a ...
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... nights and old wars . For a little Doom and his visitor sat silent listening to it , the former , with a strain upon his countenance , tapping nervously with his fingers upon the arm of his chair . " An old custom in the Highlands ...
... nights and old wars . For a little Doom and his visitor sat silent listening to it , the former , with a strain upon his countenance , tapping nervously with his fingers upon the arm of his chair . " An old custom in the Highlands ...
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... night - cowl of gaudy hue with a superb tassel that bobbed grotesquely over his beady eyes . " I'll awa ' to my bed , if it's your will , Baron , " said he with the customary salute . “ I was thinkin ' it might be needful for me to bide ...
... night - cowl of gaudy hue with a superb tassel that bobbed grotesquely over his beady eyes . " I'll awa ' to my bed , if it's your will , Baron , " said he with the customary salute . “ I was thinkin ' it might be needful for me to bide ...
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Contents
THE FLAGEOLET | |
MUNGO BOYD | |
THE BAY OF THE BOARS HEAD | |
AN APPARITION | |
COUNT VICTOR CHANGES HIS QUARTERS | |
THE LONELY LADY | |
A MAN OF NOBLE SENTIMENT | |
A BROKEN TRYST | |
RECONCILIATION | |
THE DUKES BALL | |
THE DUEL ON THE SANDS | |
THE DUEL ON THE SANDSContinued | |
TRAPPED | |
CHAPTER XSIM MACTAGGART CHAMBERLAIN | |
Buy now and read | |
THE WOMAN AT THE WINDOW | |
OMENS AND ALARMS | |
A LAWYERS GOOD LADY | |
CLAMOUR | |
A RAY OF LIGHT | |
OLIVIA | |
A SENTIMENTAL SECRET | |
Loch Sloy | |
REVELATION | |
AN EVENINGS MELODY IN THE BOARS HEAD | |
THE CELL IN THE FOSSE | |
A DUCAL DISPUTATION | |
FLIGHT | |
THE INDISCRETION OF THE DUCHESS | |
BACK IN DOOM | |
IN DAYS OF STORM | |
A DAMNATORY DOCUMENT | |
LOVE | |
THE FUTILE FLAGEOLET | |
A WARNING | |
BETRAYED BY A BALLAD | |
THE DAY OF JUDGMENT | |
CONCLUSION | |
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