This historical novel by Walter Scott, one of the most popular writers of the Romantic era, tells the story of Guy Mannering, a young Scottish gentleman who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, romance, and adventure in the late 18th century. Mannering, an amateur astrologer and fortune-teller, discovers that his predictions and prophecies can have unexpected consequences for himself and others, and that fate is often a more powerful force than reason or will. Scott's novel is a masterpiece of storytelling, combining humor, suspense, and drama with a vivid evocation of Scottish culture and landscape. 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.