Waverley by Sir Walter Scott
Set during the Jacobite uprising of 1745, this historical novel follows the story of Edward Waverley, an English gentleman who is sent to Scotland by his father. There, he becomes embroiled in the rebellion, torn between his loyalty to his family and the king, and his sympathy for the Jacobite cause. The novel explores the complexities of politics, culture, and identity during this turbulent period in Scottish history.
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