The Black Dwarf

The first volume in Scott' s " Tales of my Landlord", " The Black Dwarf" is set right after the Union between England and Scotland in 1707. " The Black Dwarf" focuses on the character of Sir Edward Mauley, who plots his revenge from his prison cell.It is a tale of romance, intrigue and violence set against the backdrop of a divided nation, which deftly weaves mythical occurrences and supernatural elements throughout. The story is a portrait of the anti-social and at times hopelessly romantic behavior of its characters. With political intrigue, conspiracies, ever changing loyalties, and marital misadventures, " The Black Dwarf" is a sympathetic, although at times violent book that definitely deserves a place in your collection of classics. For the forlorn ' Game of Thrones' fans out there, this wonderful blend of mystery, intrigue, magic and the supernatural will certainly help tide you over until the next epic on-screen craze.