Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 2 (of 2)

by Walter Scott

"Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1829. Two exiled Lancastrians journey through the Swiss mountains on a secret mission to gain Burgundian support for reclaiming England's throne. After a treacherous storm, they encounter the mysterious Anne, whose family may possess supernatural powers, and become entangled with Swiss independence politics and a shadowy secret tribunal. Their path leads through imprisonment, daring rescues, and dangerous political negotiations during the turbulent Burgundian Wars.