Scotland 1586.
A land in turmoil... old rivalries, a new religion, a young king.
An ancient feud threatens Munro’s family, his home, even his life…
Munro (fictional) is caught up in the real-life drama of the Ayrshire Vendetta A man of integrity, yet divided in loyalty and conscience, he takes part in the ambush and slaughter of a group of Montgomeries. He escapes the bloody aftermath, but the cost is high - estrangement from the wife he sought to protect and internal conflict as he seeks to reconcile centuries old obligations, family and a growing friendship with the opposing faction. Taking a stand against William, the arrogant and vicious Cunninghame heir, will risk his home, his family, even his life...
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Complete at 102,000 words, The Turn of the Tide (formerly Munro's Choice) is the first book in a series that follows the fortunes of the Munro family through the last years of the 16th century and on into the 17th century and the Plantation of Co. Down in Ulster.
The opening chapters of the revision (post HC review) are uploaded here.
Comments still welcome. I will return read / comment - I seek to be honest and constructive in criticsm, but I don't guarantee to back.