Duncan’s war by Douglas Bond is the first book in a historical fiction series called Crown and Covenant. It follows young Scottish Covenanter, Duncan M’Kethe, as he and his father fight against the English and the Roman Catholic church.

About The Author

Douglas Bond is a teaches high school English and history and is an expert on Scottish history. He wrote the Mr. Pipes series for children and has an M.I.T in Education from St. Martin’s College.

The Good Stuff

• High adventure is the substance of this book. Hiding from soldiers, watching for spies, and wielding a claymore are all featured activities in this book.

• Good for those who love Scottish and Christian history. If you are studying the culture or time-period you will greatly enjoy this accurate account. (Note that while it is mostly accurate it is still historical fiction.)

The Bad Stuff

• This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the book will probably rub Roman Catholics the wrong way. The writer accurately expresses the problems with Catholics of that era and while he fairly represents faithful lay Catholics in one of his characters, the main perspective is Protestant.

Recommendation

This book is highly recommended: 8/10

Ideal for ages 10 and up; perfect for fans of Scottish Covenanters and old war stories.

Similar Books

• Scottish Heroes by Harry William Lowe

• The Puritan Hope by Iain H. Murray

• Kings Arrow by Douglas Bond