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The Lion Wakes

by Robert Low Book 1 in the The Kingdom series.

First published 2011

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In 1296, Scotland is divided after the death of Alexander III and Edward I’s imposition of John Balliol as king. Hal Sientcler and his companions are drawn into the resistance as William Wallace rises and Robert the Bruce weighs family ambition against the growing demand for independence.

Raids, sieges and rival Scottish factions carry the story toward the Battle of Falkirk. Hal’s loyalties are repeatedly tested as Bruce manoeuvres between submission and rebellion, while Edward’s army seeks to break the coalition before Scotland can produce a leader strong enough to hold it together.

Historical Periods

Wars of Scottish Independence1296–1357 CE

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Historical Sagas War Fiction

Historical people

Edward I of England1239–1307 Robert the Bruce1274–1329 William Wallace1270–1305 Alexander III of Scotland John Balliol

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