First published 1974
A shrewd, tenacious ruler, King James VI of Scotland navigates the treacherous path to unite his northern kingdom with the English crown. Faced with religious unrest, court intrigue, and his own personal demons, James must delicately balance the interests of his subjects on both sides of the border. Through it all, his visionary quest for peace and stability between the warring nations offers a glimmer of hope in a turbulent age.
Genres: biography, historical, historical-fiction, political-science
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, power-struggle
Setting: Great Britain, Scotland
Period: James VI, 1567-1625, James I, 1603-1625, 1603-1625 (Jacques Ier)
224 pages · Hardcover · Alfred A. Knopf