The sack of Berwick, Scotland in 1296 was a dark point in the country’s history and was the first battle in the First War of Scottish Independence. King Edward I, angered by Scotland’s alliance with France, marched on the city with 30,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry, according to some accounts. The death toll ranges from 7,500 to 13,000, and included men, women, and children. If the king of England’s goal truly was to make the mills “flow with their blood”, he succeeded. And so began a bloody era for Scotland’s independence.
While most of the characters in A Knight’s Quest are fictional, the backdrop of the events are true. Sir William Douglas was governor up until the siege and was held in England afterward for several years. Sir Gilbert de Umfraville was his sworn enemy. The Guardians of Scotland truly did exist.
After reading of this terrible attack, I couldn’t help but wonder what might happen to those who survived. That brought Lady Sophia to mind. I hope you enjoy the story and that it catches your imagination, as it did mine.
Thank you to my wonderfully talented critique partners: Michelle Major, Lani Joramo, and Robin Nolet, and to my beta readers, Linda Benning, Lauren Billing, and Sarah Billing. I couldn’t do this without you!
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