Insurrection

1262 A.D.

In the dusty heat of French fields, knights battle for supremacy in a fierce tournament. At its violent heart is Edward of England, who leads his men under the banner of the dragon, a potent reference to the legendary King Arthur. As heir to the throne, Edward has a vision for his future kingdom that will change the face of Britain forever.

1286 A.D.

Scotland is in the grip of the worst winter in living memory. Some say the Day of Judgement has come. The king of Scotland rides out from Edinburgh into the stormy dark. On the road he is murdered by one of his own men, leaving the succession to the throne wide open. Civil war threatens as powerful Scottish families jostle for power, not knowing that Edward, now king of England, has set his own plans in motion.

But all is not destined to go Edward's way. Through the ashes of war, through blood feuds and divided loyalties, a young squire will rise to defy England's greatest king. His name is Robert the Bruce. And his story begins in INSURRECTION.

“Young writes with remarkable accuracy, action-packed efficiency and gut-wrenching violence”

This tale captures the struggles of a tumultuous time. - The Daily Telegraph

This historical fiction leads you in swiftly and doesn t let you go. This enjoyable page-turner is written with a light touch. - Australian Women's Weekly

Combining rich historical detail, clever plotting and engaging characters, Young has crafted a historical thriller that will have readers turning pages and envisioning the sequel. - Publishers Weekly on BRETHREN

Young has produced an intriguing novel based on the turbulent life of one of Scotland s greatest figures....a great combination of political intrigue, real historical figures and a new interpretation. In all, another fine novel by Young and a promising start to an exciting new series. - Canberra Times

A new trilogy that will have fans of historical fiction eagerly awaiting the sequel. - Country News

- The Times on REQUIEM

An outstanding contemporary writer - Kate Mosse on Robyn Young

A sweeping historical adventure as well as a cracking sequel - Financial Times on CRUSADE

Robyn Young was born in Oxford in September 1975. She grew up in the Midlands and Devon and has worked as a festival organizer, a music promoter, an investment advisor and as a teacher of creative writing. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Sussex and she now lives and writes in Brighton full-time.

1262 A.D.In the dusty heat of French fields, knights battle for supremacy in a fierce tournament. At its violent heart is Edward of England, who leads his men under the banner of the dragon, a potent reference to the legendary King Arthur. As heir to the throne, Edward has a vision for his future kingdom that will change the face of Britain forever.1286 A.D.Scotland is in the grip of the worst winter in living memory. Some say the Day of Judgement has come. The king of Scotland rides out from Edinburgh into the stormy dark. On the road he is murdered by one of his own men, leaving the succession to the throne wide open. Civil war threatens as powerful Scottish families jostle for power, not knowing that Edward, now king of England, has set his own plans in motion.But all is not destined to go Edward's way. Through the ashes of war, through blood feuds and divided loyalties, a young squire will rise to defy England's greatest king. His name is Robert the Bruce. And his story begins in INSURRECTION.

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