Fair Maid of Perth, Or, St. Valentine's Day

Published in 1828, 'Fair Maid of Perth, Or, St. Valentine's Day' by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel set in 14th-century Scotland. The story follows Henry Gow, who falls in love with Catherine, the daughter of a glovemaker. On Valentine's Day, he arrives at her home just in time to thwart an attempted kidnapping, leading them into the dangerous intrigues of the nobility. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and social class amidst the backdrop of Scottish history.