Archibald the Grim Books in Order

Young Archibald Douglas leaves an exiled Scottish court to serve as a knight’s page in a country devastated by war. Fighting toward knighthood, he discovers that the men whose legends he admires can demand dangerous and conflicting loyalties.

After Scotland’s crushing defeat at Neville’s Cross, landless knight Archibald Douglas remains determined to defend the kingdom. English pressure and treachery within Scottish ranks force him to question whom he can trust in the struggle to protect his country.

Archibald Douglas joins an attempt to recover Berwick while England’s king campaigns in France. When Edward returns with a powerful invasion force, Archie and his fellow Scots must find a way to preserve their homeland’s independence.

An uneasy truce with England offers Archibald Douglas little rest as rebellious nobles threaten King David. With English influence still entrenched in Galloway, his loyalty to Scotland requires him to confront enemies on both sides of the border.

Charged with protecting Scotland’s border, Archibald Douglas doubts a French-backed invasion of England but obeys his king. A devastating English response forces him to attempt a dangerous diversion that could save his homeland or destroy his men.