Uncle Peter Sked is a novel written by John Beatty and published in 1907. The story revolves around the titular character, Uncle Peter Sked, who is a wealthy and eccentric old man living in a small Scottish village. He is known for his unpredictable behavior and strange habits, which have earned him a reputation as a bit of a local oddity.The novel follows the adventures of Uncle Peter's young nephew, Jamie, who comes to stay with him for the summer...