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Son of Scotland

The Son of Scotland series recounts the career of Thomas Randolph, nephew and close lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. Beginning with his divided allegiance at the start of Bruce’s kingship, the novels follow Randolph from capture at Methven through the reconquest of Scotland, Bannockburn, the Irish campaign and the final negotiations for peace.

Randolph’s military ability is matched by the personal cost of choosing between foster ties, family loyalty and the cause of Scottish independence. Across four books he becomes Earl of Moray, one of Bruce’s principal commanders and a statesman entrusted with protecting the kingdom’s future as the king’s health fails.

Reading order

Books in this series (4 books)

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#1 – Noble Traitor

J.R. Tomlin

Thomas Randolph has been raised within a household loyal to England, but the coronation of his uncle Robert the Bruce offers him a competing claim of blood and country. He chooses Bruce and rides with the new king into the campaign that ends in disaster at…

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#2 – Ravaged Lands

J.R. Tomlin

Scotland, 1308. Thomas Randolph has returned to Robert the Bruce, but years of occupation and civil conflict have left castles, communities and loyalties divided. Entrusted with operations against English garrisons and Scottish opponents, he must rebuild his standing through action rather than declarations of loyalty. The…

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#3 – Fate of Kings

J.R. Tomlin

After Bannockburn, Thomas Randolph nearly captures Edward II during the English retreat, but victory has not ended the conflict. Robert the Bruce continues to press England towards recognition while his brother Edward crosses to Ireland and seeks a crown that might weaken English power on another…

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#4 – The Noblest Knight

J.R. Tomlin

Thomas Randolph rides beside Robert the Bruce as the last English positions are removed from Scotland, but the king’s failing health makes a negotiated settlement urgent. Randolph is sent abroad to seek allies and support for recognition of the kingdom’s independence before a royal death gives…