His early writing consisted of poems like Harold the Dauntless, The Bridal of Triermain, Marmion, and The Lay of the Last Minstrel, but by 1810 he began writing historical novels, including The Legend of Montrose, The Fortunes of Nigel, The Bride of Lammermoor, and Guy Mannering.
He included the ghost story "Wandering Willie's Tale" in his novel Redgauntlet, and wrote a series of novels collectively entitled Chronicles of the Canongate to pay off his debts. His early writing consisted of poems like Harold the Dauntless, The Bridal of Triermain, Marmion, and The Lay of the Last Minstrel, but by 1810 he began writing historical novels, including The Legend of Montrose, The Fortunes of Nigel, The Bride of Lammermoor, and Guy Mannering. FTP, who was this Scottish writer best known for "Waverly" novels like Rob Roy and Ivanhoe?
He included the ghost story "Wandering Willie's Tale" in his novel Redgauntlet, and wrote a series of novels collectively entitled Chronicles of the Canongate to pay off his debts.
Walter Scott