Kings Pinnacle

Fiction & Literature, Historical
Cover of the book Kings Pinnacle by Robert Gourley, Robert Gourley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Gourley ISBN: 9781301213238
Publisher: Robert Gourley Publication: July 6, 2013
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Robert Gourley
ISBN: 9781301213238
Publisher: Robert Gourley
Publication: July 6, 2013
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Alex Mackenzie was a Scottish lad born in 1754 in the Scottish lowlands on the border between Scotland and England. Alex, his father, and his two older brothers were members of the last band of Reivers (outlaws) that operated along the border. A few years before the start of the American Revolutionary War, Alex ran afoul of the British authorities; they were on his trail and wanted him dead. His only alternative was to leave Scotland for Ireland and then from there to sail to America. The colonies in America were supposed to be a place where people could get a new start in life and explore new opportunities. America was supposed to be a place where people could put down stakes and put old feuds behind them, or was it?

“Och, that tears it; it’s all gang agley” said Alex’s father. “Ye are going to hae to set aff from Scotland for a wee bit, Alex, laddie.”
“Where should I go?”
“Ireland,” said John. “Ye can find wark at the Plantation of Ulster and get back on yer feet there. Ye might hae t’ stay in Ireland quite a spell until this all blows oer.”
“How am I going to get there?”
“Weel,” Hugh chimed in, “the distance from Scotland to Ireland is less than fourteen miles at the closest point, we can probably swim o’er there, just like swimming across a loch,” said Hugh with a grin and a gleam in his eye.
“We,” said Alex. “Who invited you along?”
“Ye don’t think Robber and I would let ye go o’er the Sheuch alane, do ye, laddie?” replied Hugh.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Alex Mackenzie was a Scottish lad born in 1754 in the Scottish lowlands on the border between Scotland and England. Alex, his father, and his two older brothers were members of the last band of Reivers (outlaws) that operated along the border. A few years before the start of the American Revolutionary War, Alex ran afoul of the British authorities; they were on his trail and wanted him dead. His only alternative was to leave Scotland for Ireland and then from there to sail to America. The colonies in America were supposed to be a place where people could get a new start in life and explore new opportunities. America was supposed to be a place where people could put down stakes and put old feuds behind them, or was it?

“Och, that tears it; it’s all gang agley” said Alex’s father. “Ye are going to hae to set aff from Scotland for a wee bit, Alex, laddie.”
“Where should I go?”
“Ireland,” said John. “Ye can find wark at the Plantation of Ulster and get back on yer feet there. Ye might hae t’ stay in Ireland quite a spell until this all blows oer.”
“How am I going to get there?”
“Weel,” Hugh chimed in, “the distance from Scotland to Ireland is less than fourteen miles at the closest point, we can probably swim o’er there, just like swimming across a loch,” said Hugh with a grin and a gleam in his eye.
“We,” said Alex. “Who invited you along?”
“Ye don’t think Robber and I would let ye go o’er the Sheuch alane, do ye, laddie?” replied Hugh.

More books from Historical

Cover of the book Compromised Hearts Bundle with Kentucky Bride & Beauty and the Beast by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Le faucon déniché by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Qual è la via del vento by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Prelude for a Lord by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Rosie’s War by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book DERMOT O'BRIEN: OR THE TAKING OF TREDAGH. by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Traum oder wahres Leben by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Sword of Marathon by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book The Magic Locket Series Box Set by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book La Chute des géants by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Silent Nights by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book The Drowning King by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Zwischen Kairo und Tunis - Deutsche Soldaten in Afrika by Robert Gourley
Cover of the book Never Forget by Robert Gourley
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy