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Waverley is set during the Jacobite Rising of 1745, which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart (or 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'). It relates the story of a young dreamer and English soldier, Edward Waverley, who was sent to Scotland in 1745. He journeys North from his aristocratic family home, Waverley-Honour, in the south of England (alleged in an English Heritage notice to refer to Waverley Abbey in Surrey) first to the Scottish Lowlands and the home of family friend Baron Bradwardine, then into the Highlands and the heart of the 1745 Jacobite uprising and aftermath.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Historical adventure of political upheaval and personal growth.
Who is this book for?
Waverley is a captivating journey through 18th-century Scotland, blending history with a compelling personal story. Fans of historical fiction will enjoy Sir Walter Scott's vivid descriptions of the Jacobite uprising and the richly crafted characters who embody the tensions of the time. It's a book that offers both adventure and a nuanced look into a pivotal period in Scottish and British history.
