Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)
by Walter Scott
Notes by Andrew Lang · Illustrated by R. de Los Rios
"Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1829. Two exiled Englishmen journey through the Swiss Alps on a secret mission to gain support from the Duke of Burgundy. After a perilous mountain rescue, they meet the mysterious Anne, whose family may possess supernatural powers. Together they navigate treacherous politics, a shadowy tribunal, and the conflicts of the Burgundian Wars, where loyalty and magic intertwine in a dangerous quest for power.
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