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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... perhaps reloading the weapon that had put so doleful a conclusion to his travels with the gallant little horse he had bought on the coast of Fife . That silence , that prevailing mystery , seemed to be the essence and the mood of this ...
... perhaps reloading the weapon that had put so doleful a conclusion to his travels with the gallant little horse he had bought on the coast of Fife . That silence , that prevailing mystery , seemed to be the essence and the mood of this ...
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... perhaps a waistcoat of it at a bal masque . " “ So ? And yet he was a man generally full of Highland spirit . ” Count Victor smiled . " It is perhaps his only weakness that nowadays he carries it with less dignity than he used to do . A ...
... perhaps a waistcoat of it at a bal masque . " “ So ? And yet he was a man generally full of Highland spirit . ” Count Victor smiled . " It is perhaps his only weakness that nowadays he carries it with less dignity than he used to do . A ...
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... perhaps a good business too . Diaouil ! " He came back to the table with this muttered objurgation , sat and stared into the grey film of the peat - fire . " There was a story in every line , " said he , “ a history in every check , and ...
... perhaps a good business too . Diaouil ! " He came back to the table with this muttered objurgation , sat and stared into the grey film of the peat - fire . " There was a story in every line , " said he , “ a history in every check , and ...
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... perhaps look on as a trifle . The ruffians attacked me a mile or two farther up the coast , shot my horse below me , and chased me to the very edge of your moat . I made a feint to shoot one with my pistol , and came closer on the gold ...
... perhaps look on as a trifle . The ruffians attacked me a mile or two farther up the coast , shot my horse below me , and chased me to the very edge of your moat . I made a feint to shoot one with my pistol , and came closer on the gold ...
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... perhaps , too little store by it myself , but Mungo likes to maintain it , though he plays the pipe but indifferently , and at this distance you might think the performance not altogether without merit . " I love all music , ” replied ...
... perhaps , too little store by it myself , but Mungo likes to maintain it , though he plays the pipe but indifferently , and at this distance you might think the performance not altogether without merit . " I love all music , ” replied ...
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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aboot affair Annapla Appin Ardno Argyll auld Baron of Doom Bethune Boar's Head Inn Cammercy candle castle of Doom chair Chamberlain coat Count Victor cried dark dear Doom Castle Doom's Doom's eyes door drew Drimdarroch Duke Elchies eyes face fancy father felt fingers flageolet frae France Frenchman Gaelic gave gentleman glens gone Grace hand head heard heart Hielan Highland hills honour indifferent Kate knew lady laughed Loch Sloy looked Lord Macfarlanes Mademoiselle Olivia melody monsieur Montaiglon Mungo Boyd mystery never night once perhaps Petullo poor rooked bird round Scotland Scots seemed seen servant shoulders silent Sim MacTaggart Simon MacTaggart smile softly stair stood sword Table of Contents tartan tell there's thing thought took turned voice walls window woman wonder wood word ye're