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King's Arrow

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Angus M'Kethe, brave Duncan's younger brother, is no longer a child with a toy bow and arrow. He is now a young man, facing the same persecution and spiritual questions that his entire family has struggled against for years. Loyal to his family, Angus must match wits in a life-and-death struggle against Highlanders. By faith, Angus turns his beloved game of chess into a tool of victory. But desperate fear grips the Clan with an unexpected murder! Will Covenanters be found guilty? Angus's true test of manhood and marksmanship will come at the Battle of Drumclog!

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The Crown & Covenant series follows the lives of the M'Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17thA-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Douglas Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history.

"Douglas Bond in King's Arrow, once again will inspire boys to become men, and men to become men of God." R.C. Sproul Jr., Director, Highlands Study Center

Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
medium · 215 pages

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