"Guy Mannering" is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1815. The story follows the life of Guy Mannering, a young man who becomes a successful landowner in Scotland. The plot revolves around themes of fate, identity, and the influence of the past on the present. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including Dominie Sampson, a schoolmaster, and Meg Merrilies, a gypsy woman. Set against the backdrop of the Scottish landscape, "Guy Mannering" explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of social class in early 19th-century Scotland.