Scotland at the dawn of the 15th century was a wretched spectacle. While the feeble Robert III still clung to his throne, his kingdom rang with the sound of conflict as his son and brother grappled for power.
Sir James Douglas of Aberdour, married as he was to the King's illegitimate sister, had to tread a hazardous path through the warring factions. But having a conscience made life harder still. For in those days - and in that company - a conscience could cost a man dear...
'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
- ISBN10 0340234717
- ISBN13 9780340234716
- Publish Date 21 October 1993 (first published 1 January 1977)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 May 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Pages 384
- Language English