Maurice Walsh
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Martin Somers, surgeon and adjutant of women in O'Cahan's Irish regiment fighting for Montrose, is a better swordsman than surgeon. In his adventurous wardship of this ill-fated company of women, Martin finds excitement and danger in war-torn Scotland from his first encounter with the enemy-the grim-faced Covenanters with their terrible rallying cry 'Jesus and no quarter!'
Here is a tale of keen endeavour set against the vivid background of the battle-scarred...
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David Daunt had just been released from prison after serving nine years for the manslaughter of his cousin, Robin Daunt. When he reached his home town and reported to the police station with his parole paper, he was shocked to learn that his widowed mother had married his late father's brother - Robin's father! David didn't like any of the Daunts - there was bad blood in them all. He knew that danger awaited him at home...