Waverley

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Waverley by Sir Walter Scott chronicles the adventures of Edward Waverley, an English soldier caught in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. Raised by both his Jacobite-sympathizing uncle and his Hanoverian father, Edward joins his regiment in Scotland but is quickly drawn to the romantic allure of the Highlands. He encounters various characters, including the captivating Flora and the clan chief Fergus, ultimately switching allegiances to the Jacobite cause. The narrative details his journey through battles, romantic entanglements, and shifting political alliances during this tumultuous historical period. The novel contains depictions of xenophobia, racism, sexism, sexual assault, ableism, abduction, and loss of pregnancy.