White Cockades: An Incident of the "Forty-Five"

"White Cockades: An Incident of the 'Forty-Five'" by Edward Prime-Stevenson is a classic novel set during the Jacobite rising of 1745 in Scotland. The story follows young David Drummond as he becomes embroiled in the rebellion and must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the time. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, David finds himself torn between his duty to his family and his growing feelings for a Jacobite supporter. Filled with historical detail and vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside, "White Cockades" is a captivating tale of love, honor, and sacrifice during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. Stevenson's precise writing style and well-developed characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Scottish literature.