"Guy Mannering, or the Astrologer. Volume 1" is a novel by the Scottish writer Walter Scott, the second in the "Library of Babylon" series. This part depicts the adventures of a young pilot, Guy Mannering, who falls into society with its secrets, beliefs in astrology and mysterious ominous predictions. This work is full of mystery, intrigue and unpredictable turns of events that captivate the reader from the first pages. In his book, Scott reveals the eternal questions about the relationship between fate and free will, about the possibility of predicting the future, and about the limited influence of fortune on our lives."