‘Chronicling one man’s quest to fight for family, home and country in the first war of Scottish Independence. Fascinating and thrilling in equal measure.’ Paul Bernardi, author of the Huscarl Chronicles

Scotland, 1297.

Tension between England and Scotland is at the breaking point when William Wallace launches a ruthless attack on the English garrison at Lanark.

King Edward I responds with a brutal siege at Caelaverock Castle.

Northumberland soldier Thomas Gray, son of a bullying father and brother to a traitor, is drawn into the conflict.

While serving under Edward I, Thomas almost loses his life during the siege of Stirling Castle when he is hit by a crossbow bolt fired by one of its defenders.

When his home and family are attacked by Scottish forces, Thomas acts to save what is dear to him.

Torn between a family with divided loyalties and a country falling into chaos, Thomas must rise to become a knight, unafraid of death or killing.

At the Battle of Bannockburn, Thomas confronts Robert the Bruce.

The knight must do his duty – or die in the act.