The Bruce Trilogy Series by N. Gemini Sasson

In 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families-the Bruces and the Balliols-vie for the throne.Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, the daughter of an adherent of the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must abandon his rebel ways and bide his time as Longshanks' vassal.But Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scotsman and vows to one day destroy him... moreIn 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families-the Bruces and the Balliols-vie for the throne.Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, the daughter of an adherent of the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must abandon his rebel ways and bide his time as Longshanks' vassal.But Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scotsman and vows to one day destroy him. While quietly plotting his rebellion, Robert is betrayed by one of his own and must flee Longshanks' vengeance.Aided by the unlikely brilliance of the soft-spoken young nobleman, James Douglas, Robert battles for his throne. Victory, though, is never certain and Robert soon learns that keeping his crown may mean giving up that which he loves most-his beloved Elizabeth. less

One day. One battle. Bannockburn, 1314. The rise of Robert the Bruce. The vengefulness of James Douglas. And the ruin of Edward II. Robert the Bruce struggles to unite a kingdom divided by centuries old blood feuds as he falls to temptation, while Edward II of England must relinquish all power to those who demand the ultimate sacrifice.