by Henry Marsh
First published 2017
The Marquis of Montrose stands at the center of Scotland's bloodiest century, watching his homeland tear itself apart through religious warfare and tribal conflict. Marsh places readers directly alongside this towering figure as he navigates the brutal political landscape of 1600s Scotland. The poetry captures the raw emotions and vivid scenes of a nation divided, where loyalty shifts like Highland mist and survival depends on choosing the right side at the right moment. Through Montrose's eyes, we witness the passion and violence that shaped Scottish identity. Marsh's verses reveal how the struggles of this distant era mirror conflicts that still echo in modern times. This collection transforms historical events into immediate, lived experience, showing what it truly meant to inhabit that turbulent world.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, poetry, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, historical-figures
Setting: Scotland
Period: 1600s
80 pages · Hardcover · Maclean Dubois
Content warnings: violence