Waverley; Or, 'tis Sixty Years Since

Published in 1814, 'Waverley; Or, 'tis Sixty Years Since' is a historical novel by Walter Scott that follows Edward Waverley, a young Englishman who becomes embroiled in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746. The narrative explores Edward's internal conflicts shaped by familial loyalties and the socio-political landscape of 18th-century Scotland. Notable for being one of the first historical novels, it offers insights into the tensions between Jacobites and Hanoverians during a tumultuous period in British history.