"Dunnottar Castle, Scotland, is the home of the Clan Keith, close consorts of the royal family. Secrets abound, both with the Keiths and King Charles I. Wm. Keith, the patriarch, is the wealthiest man in Scotland; he desires to be the kindest. John Keith, his brother, has a forbidden love in London, so is anxious to join the Civil War. Robert Keith, Wm.'s oldest son, goes to battle with his mother hoping that he will find a wife. The story is an in-depth look at war, love, greed, devotion and suffering. One of the favorite characters is the scoundrel, Drake, who shows up at the most inopportune times. "
Janet Elaine Smith, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- distant past/middle ages
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Eastern European
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- mastermind
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- descript of kissing
- actual description of hetero sex
Unusual Style:
- No single main character?
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
