Two stirring and suspenseful tales of love, honour, and adventure, written by the master storyteller Walter Scott. In The Betrothed, we follow the fate of two young lovers who are torn apart by political turmoil and social prejudice, but who never lose their faith in each other and in the power of human compassion. In The Highland Widow, we witness the transformation of a proud and fierce warrior into a humble and compassionate hero, who must overcome his tragic past and his dangerous enemies to protect his family and his country. This book is a timeless masterpiece of literature that combines romance, history, and drama in a thrilling and unforgettable way. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.