“Affraig’s eyes moved to the oak tree that towered above her, its branches like antlers against the white sky. Her gaze travelled up to the weathered web that hung from one of the higher boughs, the slender noose swinging inside.… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Edward shifted from one foot to the other, then headed to one of the younger knights from Carrick, leading his horse and their father’s… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“From the woods that surrounded the burgh came a mass of men. Some rode, others ran. All carried weapons, mainly axes or spears. A… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Robert rode beneath the banner of Carrick, the dragon shield on his left arm. He wore it proudly now in common cause; this symbol… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
The Red Comyns had always done well behind the throne. The king was but an instrument, as his father used to say. They were… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Across the hillside, above the chaos of Montfort’s left flank, a scarlet banner was raised by Edward’s men, the dragon at its centre a… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“The unhorsing, wounding and capture of the enemy was sought, for corpses fetched little ransom, but in the blind chaos of the charge, death… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“There is a time for faith, Bishop, and a time for action. It would be a foolish man who stood on a battlefield and… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“You still haven’t told me what King Edward will do when he has all four relics,’ Robert said, fixing Humphrey with his gaze. ‘We… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Affraig’s eyes moved to the oak tree that towered above her, its branches like antlers against the white sky. Her gaze travelled up to… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“At that moment, Robert saw James Stewart turn to him. A jolt went through him as the steward nodded. Before anyone could begin speaking… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“At the negotiations in Irvine, it became clear to me that there was no side I could stand on. The English despise me and… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Robert held back in the press, letting others go after the rebels fleeing before the charge. Their orders were to slaughter anyone found in… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
