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by James Grant
In the waning light of a Scottish manor, a web of conspiracies tightens around the young king and his fragile court. A handful of desperate men slip through hidden doors, bearing false keys and secret parcels that whisper of explosives and treachery. The atmosphere crackles with hushed urgency, as every creaking floorboard could betray a plot that threatens the very heart of the realm.
Amidst the darkness, a tormented earl wrestles with vengeance while a trembling page and a grief‑stricken lady linger in the king’s dim chamber, their faces lit by the flickering glow of a lone cresset. Loyalties blur, conscience wavers, and the scent of gunpowder hangs heavy, promising a climax that could shatter both stone and blood. Listeners are drawn into a tense, character‑driven drama where the line between friend and foe is as thin as a razor’s edge.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (331K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-09-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1887
A prolific Scottish storyteller, he turned military life and Scottish history into fast-moving popular fiction. His novels mix adventure, romance, and a strong sense of place, making him a vivid voice of 19th-century historical fiction.
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