The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy)

The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy)

Love and loyalty. Betrayal and murder. What is the cost of a crown? In 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families - the Bruces and the Balliols - vie for the throne. Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, the daughter of an adherent of the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must abandon his rebel ways and bide his time as Longshanks' vassal. But Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scotsman and vows to one day destroy him. While quietly plotting his rebellion, Robert is betrayed by one of his own and must flee Longshanks' vengeance. Aided by the unlikely brilliance of the soft-spoken young nobleman, James Douglas, Robert battles for his throne. Victory, though, is never certain and Robert soon learns that keeping his crown may mean giving up that which he loves most ― his beloved Elizabeth. "The author brilliantly connects the reader with the characters. The story is told from three different points of view, and it makes the history of Scotland come to life. Well researched and well written, The Crown in the Heather is breathtaking. I can't wait to read the rest of this fascinating trilogy." - Historical Novels Review Online Books by N. Gemini Sasson: Say No More (The Faderville Novels) - Say That Again (The Faderville Novels) - Say Something (The Faderville Novels) - Say When (The Faderville Novels) - Say You Will (The Faderville Novels) - Memories and Matchsticks (The Sam and Bump Misadventures) - Lies and Letters (The Sam and Bump Misadventures) - Threats and Threads (The Sam and Bump Misadventures) - In the Time of Kings (Time Travel Adventure set in Medieval Scotland) - The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy: Book I) - Worth Dying For (The Bruce Trilogy: Book II) - The Honor Due a King (The Bruce Trilogy: Book III) - Isabeau: A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer (The Isabella Books: Book I) - The King Must Die: A Novel of Edward III (The Isabella Books: Book II) - Uneasy Lies the Crown: A Novel of Owain Glyndwr N. Gemini Sasson is the author of two contemporary series (The Faderville Novels and The Sam and Bump Misadventures), and seven historical novels set in 14th and 15th century Scotland, England and Wales, including The Bruce Trilogy and the Isabella Books. Long after writing about Robert the Bruce and Queen Isabella, Sasson learned she is a descendant of both. Sasson is also a lifelong runner, serial remodeler, intrepid gardener, and longtime dog owner. She'd have more money if she didn't spend most of her income on her dogs, but she probably wouldn't be happier. Used Book in Good Condition