The same day that I concluded reading “Duncan’s War” to my sisters, I commenced reading the second book in the Crown and Covenant Series, “King’s Arrow” by Douglas Bond.
Douglass Bond is a contemporary author living in Washington State (as far as I know). He lives with his wife and five children. He has traveled many times to Scotland and his books are the product of extensive research. Besides the Crown and Covenant series, he is also the author of the “Mr. Pipes” series for children.
“King’s Arrow” is part of the Crown and Covenant Series. The other books are entitled “Duncan’s War” and “Rebel’s Keep”. King’s Arrow was published in 2003 by P&R Publishing. The book is 25 chapters in length and 207 pages. Like Duncan’s War, this book contains “A Word About the Characters” (telling you who in the book was a real figure in history), a “Glossary of Scottish Terms” (this is really helpful) and a “Timeline of Scottish Covenanting History” after the story.
“King’s Arrow” rejoins the covenant keeping M’Kethe family in persecuted Scotland. Thirteen years have passed since Duncan’s War. Duncan is now in his late twenties and teh story focuses more on his sixteen year old brother, Angus. Intrigued by teh stories of the warriors of old who used bows and arrows as weapons instead of muskets, Angus had taught himself to shoot a bow and arrow with great skill. Meanwhile, Sir James Turner has been succeeded by John Graham of Claverhouse (called Claverhouse), under Charles II, who is in everyway more cruel and evil than Sir James Turner. Will the Covenanter’s have to fight against the tyrant King and his armies again?
This book is just as good as Duncan’s War! Again, the wisdom, godly character and counsel, faith and peace in the midst of adversity of Sandy M’Kethe are wonderful! I would very highly recommend this book.
To the KING be all the glory!
Sounds good.