Countenance of War: A Historical Novel of Scotland

Countenance of War: A Historical Novel of Scotland PDF Author: J R Tomlin
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269

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Countenance of War: A Historical Novel of Scotland

Countenance of War: A Historical Novel of Scotland PDF Author: J R Tomlin
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269

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Countenance of War

Countenance of War PDF Author: J. R. Tomlin
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ISBN: 9781549812293
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Languages : en
Pages : 280

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Fourteenth-century Scotland suffers under the heel of England's King Edward, and James Douglas refuses to submit to the conqueror. As he wages a scorched-earth guerilla war to drive out the invader and reclaim his birthright, Edward brings a vast army to crush the Scots. In the midst of the brutal war, even the woman James loves is threatened by his implacable duty. A man caught in the clash of two nations rushes to his destiny in this novel of passion, loyalty, cunning, and ruthlessness. The conflict reaches a bloody crescendo as the Scots and English cross swords in a reckoning that will determine Scotland's very survival.

Countenance of War

Countenance of War PDF Author: J. R. Tomlin
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ISBN: 9781386155508
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Languages : en
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Fourteenth-century Scotland suffers under the heel of England's King Edward, and James Douglas refuses to submit to the conqueror. As he wages a scorched-earth guerilla war to drive out the invader and reclaim his birthright, Edward brings a vast army to crush the Scots. In the midst of the brutal war, even the woman James loves is threatened by his implacable duty. A man caught in the clash of two nations, he rushes to his destiny in this novel of passion, loyalty, cunning, and ruthlessness. The conflict reaches a bloody crescendo as the Scots and English cross swords in a reckoning that will determine Scotland's very survival.

Countenance of War

Countenance of War PDF Author: J. R. Tomlin
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ISBN: 9781477467541
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Languages : en
Pages : 250

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Fourteenth-century Scotland suffers under the heel of England's King Edward, but James Douglas refuses to submit to the conqueror. Above all else, James fears that his life and his own dream-of a free Scotland-might be lost to Edward's lust for conquest. As James wages a guerilla war to drive out the invader and reclaim his birthright, Edward brings a vast army to crush the Scottish resistance. In the midst of the brutal war, even the woman James loves is threatened by his implacable duty.In a conflict poised to reach its bloody finale, the Scots and English cross swords in a reckoning that will determine Scotland's survival.

The Spider and the Stone

The Spider and the Stone PDF Author: Glen Craney
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ISBN: 098164841X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 739

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Scotland's survival hangs on an outlaw king on the run. James Douglas vows to avenge his father's murder. Isabelle MacDuff prays to escape a fate worse than death. As the 14th century dawns, their fellow Scots scrap over the empty throne. Seizing the opportunity to enlarge his kingdom, the brutal Edward Longshanks of England invades his weakened neighbor to the north. Yet one young warrior--who will become feared by his enemies as the Black Douglas--stands in the path of three Plantagenet monarchs. Their clans are sworn rivals, but James pursues the ravishing Isabelle, whose forefathers for centuries have inaugurated kings on the hallowed Stone of Destiny. Their world is upturned when James befriends Robert Bruce, a bitter foe of the MacDuffs. Both James and Isabelle must make agonizing decisions that will draw the armies to the bloody field of Bannockburn. Here is the story of the remarkable events following the execution of William Wallace of Braveheart fame. Set during the Bruce wars of independence, The Spider and the Stone is the unforgettable saga of the star-crossed love, religious intrigue, fierce friendship in arms, and heroic sacrifice that preserved Scotland's freedom during its time of greatest peril. START READING THE STIRRING STORY OF THE BLACK DOUGLAS TODAY. * * * Chaucer Award First-Place Historical Fiction * * * * * * Foreword Finalist Book-of-the-Year Historical Fiction * * * * * * indieBRAG Medallion * * * * * * BTS Magazine Reader's Choice Honorable Mention * * * What Readers Are Saying: "The best book I've read this year. Touched my Scottish-American warrior's heart." -- JOHN GRAHAM, SENESCHAL, SOCIETY OF CREATIVE ANACHRONISM "Many a tale of Robert the Bruce has been told. This is the best of historical fiction.... I suspect my greatest great uncle Gilbert Hay would spin an equal tale but doubtfully one so enchanting. Thank you for a grand read. You are blessed in storyteller’s craft!" -- WILLIAM HAY, DESCENDANT OF SCOTTISH POET GILBERT HAY "The battle scenes are detailed and vivid, giving the reader a ringside seat at Scotland's desperate fight for freedom.... Spider will hold readers in suspense." -- IND'TALE MAGAZINE "[B]est historical fiction I have read in years." -- TO READ, OR NOT TO READ "Sons of Scotland, sweep me away! [The story] will stay burning in my mind for days to come." -- AS THE FINAL PAGE TURNS "[Craney] has woven a well-crafted, interesting tale." -- HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY "One of the best historical fiction novels I have read in a long time....a wonderful weaving of history, adventure, love, conflict and more." -- 2READANDREVIEWED

A King Ensnared

A King Ensnared PDF Author: J R Tomlin
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283

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In Freedom's Cause (Historical Novel)

In Freedom's Cause (Historical Novel) PDF Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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In Freedom's Cause follows the exploits of Archibald "Archie" Forbes who lives in Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence. As a young man, Archie joins William Wallace and his campaign, taking part in numerous battles and adventures, being captured several times and many times in danger of losing head. After Wallace's capture, Archie joins Robert Bruce continuing his chivalrous fight in order to free Scotland

Ravaged Lands

Ravaged Lands PDF Author: J R Tomln
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191

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The year is 1308. Fighting once again for Scotland's freedom, it falls to Thomas Randolph, nephew of King Robert the Bruce, to outwit and outbattle the conquering English. There is no easy path to victory through lands and lives ravaged by years of war. But a man with a knight’s courage will find it. Thomas Randolph is such a man, and this will be his finest hour.

Not for Glory

Not for Glory PDF Author: J R Tomlin
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279

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James, Lord of Douglas, known to his foes as the Black Douglas, leads a flank of the Scottish army in crushing a vast invading English force at the waters of the Bannockburn. Fresh from battle, James revels in honors heaped on him by the Scots and in the hatred of the enemy. When King Robert the Bruce orders him to push their advantage and force the English to the peace table, they both know the only way James can do so is by fire and the sword — the only language King Edward of England understands.

A Kingdom's Cost

A Kingdom's Cost PDF Author: J. R. Tomlin
Publisher: Albannach Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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Eighteen-year-old James Douglas can only watch, helpless, as the Scottish freedom fighter, William Wallace, is hanged, drawn, and quartered. Even under the heel of a brutal English conqueror, James's blood-drenched homeland may still have one hope for freedom, the rightful king of the Scots, Robert the Bruce. James swears fealty to the man he believes can lead the fight against English tyranny. The Bruce is soon a fugitive, king in name and nothing more. Scotland is occupied, the Scottish resistance crushed. The woman James loves is captured and imprisoned. Yet James believes their cause is not lost. With driving determination, he blazes a path in blood and violence, in cunning and ruthlessness as he wages a guerrilla war to restore Scotland's freedom. James knows he risks sharing Wallace's fate, but what he truly fears is that he has become as merciless as the conqueror he fights. Keywords: Scotland, Historical Fiction, Black Douglas, Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Military Fiction, Medieval Historical Fiction, General Fiction