In tumultuous medieval Scotland, two noble young brothers, William and David Douglas, receive an invitation to a grand banquet with the child king James II at Edinburgh Castle.
The towering stone walls of Edinburgh Castle loom over the rugged and untamed landscape as its iron gates clang shut behind the two brothers and their entourage.
The feast begins with much merriment, but as it reaches its climax, an unexpected dish is brought to the high table - the severed head of a Black Bull, an ominous symbol of death.
One of the most infamous murders in Scottish history then takes place...
The true tale that inspired the 'Red Wedding' .
A short story approximately 7000 words long
Genre: Historical
The towering stone walls of Edinburgh Castle loom over the rugged and untamed landscape as its iron gates clang shut behind the two brothers and their entourage.
The feast begins with much merriment, but as it reaches its climax, an unexpected dish is brought to the high table - the severed head of a Black Bull, an ominous symbol of death.
One of the most infamous murders in Scottish history then takes place...
The true tale that inspired the 'Red Wedding' .
A short story approximately 7000 words long
Genre: Historical
Used availability for J P Reedman's The Black Dinner