Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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"Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since — Complete" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published anonymously in 1814. Young English soldier Edward Waverley receives a commission in a Scottish regiment just before the Jacobite rising of 1745. Visiting a family friend in Scotland, he discovers a world of Highland warriors loyal to the exiled Bonnie Prince Charlie. Torn between duty to the Crown and the romantic allure of the Jacobite cause, Waverley must choose sides in a conflict that will test his honor and shape his destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Historical fiction Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction

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