13th-century Scottish history as seen through the eyes of the young man who sought to guide the child king Alexander III to maturity and to keep his throne.
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Alexander III of Scotland was just seven years old when he inherited the throne.? South of the border, England's King Henry III saw this as his chance to assert his paramouncy over the kingdom.? At the age of ten, the boy was married to Henry's daughter.
? But through the hazards of power politics and dynastic marriage -?one man stood by the young monarch.
? Whether it was shooting wild geese, helping him escape from the prison-like confines of Edinburgh Castle or teaching him to stand up both to his ever-threatening English father-in-law and the unending feuds of his own countrymen, David de Lindsay of Luffness in East Lothian was Alexander's one true and constant friend
? Even though David's only wish was to be a crusader, a wish he was finally to fufil when the boy became a man.?
'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history (Daily Telegraph)
One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers (The Times)
An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels (She magazine)
Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes (Scotland on Sunday)
Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting (Historical Novels Review)
An informative, entertaining read (Daily Examiner)
He treats history with respect (Financial Times)
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