Sir Walter Scott was a famous Scottish author known for his historical novels. His most famous work, Ivanhoe, is set in 12th century England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. The story follows Wilfred of Ivanhoe, who is exiled from his home for forbidden love and joins King Richard in the Holy Land. Upon his return, Ivanhoe finds England has changed under the rule of King Richard's brother John while he was away. Ivanhoe must struggle against Norman invaders and fight for the hand of the Lady Rowena, who is to be married to another.