The third and final book in Nigel Tranter's Robert the Bruce trilogy, this covers events after the Battle of Bannockburn up to (spoiler alert!) the Bruce's death. Along the way we get excursions into Ireland, invasions of England and the famous Declaration of Arbroath. Once it became clear that the Declaration of Arbroath was happening I actually almost cheered aloud in public. "Yay! A historical event I recognize!" Such is the enthusiasm that this book can generate. It is a consistently interesting book: thrilling battle scenes, tense strategy sessions, and a fair few tears at the end. The trilogy as a whole is very much recommended if you have an interest in Scottish history. ( )