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Author: Eric Linklater

📘 The Prince in the heather by Eric Linklater

Eric Linklater chronicles Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape after the Battle of Culloden in meticulous detail, following every stage of the prince’s journey from the battlefield. His narrative opens the path to the Highlands and Islands, highlighting the people who risked their lives to shelter the fleeing monarch. By situating these acts within the broader cultural and historical context of the Jacobite movement, Linklater offers a nuanced portrait of Highland loyalty during the 1745‑1746 rebellion. Photographs accompany the text, enhancing the evocative, deeply moving depiction of this pivotal moment in Scottish history.

First publish date: 1965

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Eric Linklater

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