Waverley

Written by Walter Scott, Waverley presents an adventure, fiction first published in 1814. Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since is a historical novel published in 1814. A young English gentleman receives a commission in a Scottish regiment on the eve of the Jacobite rising of 1745. During leave, he discovers his host supports the exiled Jacobite prince, forcing him to choose between loyalty to the Crown and admiration for the rebels' romantic cause. His honorable conduct earns him allies on both sides as the uprising unfolds toward its inevitable conclusion. Questions surrounding Historical fiction, Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746, and Scotland -- History -- 18th century deepen the book beyond its surface movement. The book’s distinctive character comes from a brisk narrative style that favors momentum, danger, and vivid episodes. At roughly 178,723 words with a fairly difficult reading profile, it offers a reading commitment that is easy to judge before beginning while still leaving room for close attention. Its continuing value lies in its appeal as a study of courage, survival, and the urge to cross boundaries. Its strongest appeal lies in the meeting of Historical fiction and Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 and brisk narrative style, giving the book both immediate character and lasting interest.