This novel, part of the Waverley series, is set in sixteenth-century Scotland and follows the story of a young woman named Mary fleeing a forced marriage and taking refuge in a monastery. While in hiding, she falls in love with a young man, Edward, who is secretly a nobleman in disguise. The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and drama, and is a must-read for any fans of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.