Stewart Chronicle Books in Order

Young Prince James flees his ambitious uncle, only to be captured at sea by the English. Growing up in captivity, he must navigate royal demands and discover how to preserve a claim to the Scottish throne he may never reach.

Released after years of English imprisonment, James I returns to Scotland with his bride and plans for a stronger kingdom. Family rebellions and political plots challenge his efforts to restore order and threaten the life he has finally recovered.

After James I’s assassination, Scotland’s six-year-old king becomes the prize in a struggle among his mother, the chancellor and powerful nobles. Sir Patrick Gray must protect the child while navigating loyalties that make friend and enemy difficult to distinguish.

Approaching adulthood, James II struggles to free himself from regents determined to retain power. A Douglas alliance with England threatens the crown, forcing the young king to defend his queen and kingdom against an overwhelming domestic rival.