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Sir Walter Scott

4 series 42 books in order 1814–2008

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771-1832), was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, popular throughout Europe during his time. He was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor.

Born
1771
Active years
1814–2008
Known for
Waverley Novels, Tales of My Landlord, Tales of the Crusaders, Tales from Benedictine Sources

Series by Sir Walter Scott

Waverley Novels

32 books in order · 1814–2008

  1. Cover of Waverley

    Waverley

    1814 · Sir Walter Scott

    The story of Edward Waverley, a naïve, sensitive young man who is posted to Scotland with his regiment, and becomes caught between the clans of the…

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  2. Cover of Guy Mannering

    Guy Mannering

    1815 · Sir Walter Scott

    A novel by Sir Walter Scott, published anonymously in 1815. It tells the story of Henry Bertram, the son of the Laird of Ellangowan, who is kidnapped…

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  3. Cover of The Antiquary

    The Antiquary

    1816 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Antiquary is a 1816 novel by Walter Scott, the third in the Waverley series. The story centers on an antiquary, an amateur historian and…

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  4. Cover of Rob Roy

    Rob Roy

    1998 · Sir Walter Scott

    A historical novel first published in 1817, it was one of the first popular novels to use regional dialect, including Scottish Highland and Lowland…

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  5. Cover of Ivanhoe

    Ivanhoe

    1823 · Sir Walter Scott

    Sir Walter Scott, the father of the historical novel, created a literary form that has remained popular for over 150 years. His novel Ivanhoe,…

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  6. Cover of A Legend of Montrose and the Black Dwarf

    A Legend of Montrose and the Black Dwarf

    Year unknown · Sir Walter Scott

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  7. Cover of Old Mortality

    Old Mortality

    Year unknown · Sir Walter Scott

    Set in 1679 after the murder of Archbishop Sharpe, this novel depicts rebellion as the Covenanting army challenges the King's forces under…

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    Kenilworth

    1821 · Sir Walter Scott

    Kenilworth. A Romance is a historical romance novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series, published on 13 January 1821. The story is set…

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    The Pirate

    1822 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Pirate is one of the Waverley novels by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1822 and based roughly on the life of John Gow, who features as Captain…

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  10. Cover of The Heart of Midlothian

    The Heart of Midlothian

    Year unknown · Sir Walter Scott

    This novel is focused on the trials for murder of John Porteous and of Effie Deans in 1736 and 1737, framed as a chronicle spanning the eighty years…

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Tales of My Landlord

7 books in order · 1816–1832

  1. Cover of The Black Dwarf

    The Black Dwarf

    1816 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Black Dwarf is a novel by Walter Scott, part of his Tales of My Landlord, first series, published in 1816. It is set in 1708 in the Scottish…

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  2. Cover of The Tale of Old Mortality

    The Tale of Old Mortality

    1816 · Sir Walter Scott

    Old Mortality is a Waverley novel by Walter Scott, set in south west Scotland. It is part of the first series of his Tales of My Landlord, along with…

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  3. Cover of The Heart of Midlothian

    The Heart of Midlothian

    1818 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian is the seventh of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels. It was first published in four volumes on 25 July 1818, under the…

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  4. Cover of The Bride of Lammermoor

    The Bride of Lammermoor

    1819 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Bride of Lammermoor is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1819 as part of the Waverley series. Set in the Lammermuir Hills of…

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  5. A Legend of Montrose

    1819 · Sir Walter Scott

    A Legend of Montrose is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in Scotland in the 1640s during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Along with The…

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    Count Robert of Paris

    1832 · Sir Walter Scott

    Count Robert of Paris (1832) is the second-last novel in Walter Scott's Waverley series. It is part of Tales of My Landlord, fourth series, and is…

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    Castle Dangerous

    1831 · Sir Walter Scott

    Castle Dangerous (1831) is the final novel in Walter Scott's Waverley series and part of Tales of My Landlord, fourth series, which also includes…

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Tales of the Crusaders

2 books in order · 1825

  1. Cover of The Betrothed

    The Betrothed

    1825 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Betrothed is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series, published in 1825. It is set in the Welsh Marches during the 12th century…

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  2. Cover of The Talisman

    The Talisman

    1825 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Talisman is one of the Waverley novels by Sir Walter Scott. Published in 1825 as the second of his Tales of the Crusaders, it is set during the…

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Tales from Benedictine Sources

2 books in order · 1820

  1. Cover of The Monastery: a Romance

    The Monastery: a Romance

    1820 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Monastery: a Romance (1820) is a historical novel by Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series. It takes place in the Scottish Borders during the…

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  2. Cover of The Abbot

    The Abbot

    1820 · Sir Walter Scott

    The Abbot (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series. It serves as a sequel to The Monastery and is set in 1567…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Sir Walter Scott written?

We list 42 books by Sir Walter Scott across 4 series, published between 1814–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Sir Walter Scott's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Waverley.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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