Waverley

Discover the inaugural historical novel that set the template for the genre, telling the story of a young Englishman caught between two worlds during the Jacobite rising of 1745. The protagonist's journey from the civilized south into the wild Highlands serves as a metaphor for the collision between the romantic past and the pragmatic future. Through vivid cultural contrasts and battle scenes, the text examines the allure of rebellion and the inevitability of history's march. It is a seminal work that captures the tragedy and dignity of a lost cause.