This historical novel is set in 14th-century Scotland , when Robert the Bruce's son, the child king, is threatened by Edward III of England. He is defended by Sir William Douglas, the "Flower of Chivalry", and his comrade-in-arms Sir Alexander Ramsay. The author has written other several historical novels set in Scotland including "Columba" and a trilogy on the reign of James V: "The Riven Realm","James by the Grace of God" and "Rough Wooing".
- ISBN10 0340406984
- ISBN13 9780340406984
- Publish Date 1 June 1988
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 4 May 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English