Synopses & Reviews
A visually stunning book, this work blends the talents of acclaimed Scottish novelist James Robertson with an artist whose bold and colorful illustrations perfectly complement of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. Telling the complete life story of Robert the Bruce, including the famous Battle of Bannockburn, the murder of the Red Comyn, and Bruce and the spider, this book is full of accurate, historical detail and imaginative touches that offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of Scotland’s greatest heroes.
About the Author
James Robertson is one of Scotland’s most significant modern writers, whose novels include
And the Land Lay Still;
Joseph Knight, which won the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year;
The Professor of Truth; and
The Testament of Gideon Mack, which was long-listed for the Man Booker prize in 2006.
Jill Calder is an illustrator and digital artist.