October 6th, 2007
Crown & Covenant series by Douglas Bond follows the lives of the M’Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history.
This series makes for great reading aloud, depicting godly family life and generational blessing. They have been real favourites with our boys especially, but good for girls too! Caution: descriptions of the deeds of war are scattered throughout these books. Read Alone age 10-14; Read aloud age 8+
1 Duncan’s War $18.00
Young Duncan M’Kethe finds himself caught in the web of Sir James Turner, the Former Covenanter turned military leader of the persecutors. Duncan is torn by his hatred of his enemies, and his father’s instructions to love them. He must be true to King Jesus while attempting to rescue his father.
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October 6th, 2007
2 King’s Arrow $18.00
Duncan’s younger brother, Angus, a ready archer, guards sheep from scavenging crows. Loyal to his family, Angus must match wits in a life-and-death struggle against Highlanders. By faith, Angus turns his beloved game of chess into a tool of victory. But desperate fear grips the Clan with an unexpected murder! Will Covenanters be found guilty? Angus’s true test of manhood and marksmanship will come at the Battle of Drumclog!
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October 6th, 2007
3 Rebel’s Keep $18.00
Duncan and Angus team up again to stand for the Covenanter’s cause and fight the king’s injustice. Will they be forced to flee to America, leaving behind their beloved homeland? Or will they save the home and land they love?
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