Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden

In a modest Scottish shop on a quiet September evening, a cloaked stranger arrives with a sleeping child in his arms, startling the townsfolk who thought he had vanished years ago. The weary traveler, Malcolm, is welcomed by his brother’s family, and over a simple meal he begins to unravel the story of the fifteen years he spent far from home—years spent marching, fighting, and surviving in foreign lands. His tale hints at a larger conflict that has drawn the Highlands into the restless politics of Europe.

As Malcolm’s account unfolds, the listener is drawn into a world of secret Jacobite plots, daring raids, and the thunder of battlefields from the plains of Fontenoy to the misty hills of Culloden. Alongside steadfast friends and wary allies, he navigates loyalty, love, and the harsh realities of war, while the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. The narrative blends vivid historical detail with personal adventure, offering a fresh perspective on a turbulent chapter of Scottish history.