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The vast Wolf and wildcat forest, covers' almost the entire two thousand square miles of the ancient Kingdom of Galloway. Regarded and feared by the English as a pagan place of evil demons and revenants, but for those men and women violently displaced by draconian English governance, it is a safe haven, a home to villains, outlaws and the notorious Brigand chief William Wallace. As Edward Longshanks, the King of England, prepares for a war against Philip, the King of France, he calls on King John of Scotland to raise an army of Scots levies to join him. When Longshanks discovers King John has…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The vast Wolf and wildcat forest, covers' almost the entire two thousand square miles of the ancient Kingdom of Galloway. Regarded and feared by the English as a pagan place of evil demons and revenants, but for those men and women violently displaced by draconian English governance, it is a safe haven, a home to villains, outlaws and the notorious Brigand chief William Wallace. As Edward Longshanks, the King of England, prepares for a war against Philip, the King of France, he calls on King John of Scotland to raise an army of Scots levies to join him. When Longshanks discovers King John has signed a military pact with both Philip of France and King Eric of Norway, he prepares to subdue Scotland by force. Longshanks desperately requires Scotland's wealth resources, but his Barons will only join his expedition if England is attacked, to this end, Longshanks sends mercenaries into Scotland's border marches on a mission of heinous massacre and tricking the Black Comyn into invading England to attack Carlisle castle, defended by Longshanks staunch ally, Robert Bruce, the Earl of Carrick. William Wallace, in receipt of second pardon granted by Sir Henry de Percy, is acting as a secret courier for Sir Andrew de Moray, Justiciar of Scotland. During a mission carrying vital information for those Scots whose name is on English death lists, Wallace is attacked by English soldiers in Ayr town and brutally tortured. When presumed dead, his body is thrown into the castle's waste moat. Everyone presumes Wallace is dead, except for True Tam, the Seer and mystic, who finds Wallace, then he helps nurse him back to health, but soon, even the sanctity of the great forest of Galloway is breached, and Wallace is forced to act.
Autorenporträt
Seoras began his film life as a stuntman in the 1986 film "Highlander." Going forward, he has made a successful career in the film industry that includes national and international recognition for his contribution to the genre in Scotland. Having worked closely with such industry icons as Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, Russell Crowe, Stephen Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Angus McFadyen and many other successful Writer/Directors. This experience of over thirty years, growing from a stuntman to much sought after fight scene/stunts director and Historical advisor has also gained Seoras a reputation as a credible and successful member of any period production team and securing many Feature Film and Television productions to be shot in Scotland.The first novel written by Seoras, 'Sergeant Mackenzie' has been a great success. The narrative is the backstory to a tune co/written and produced by Seoras Wallace and Joe Kilna, featured as the central soundtrack in Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning Film, "Once We Were Soldiers." The narrative is based on actual characters and real events, 'Sergeant MacKenzie' tells the story of a group of soldiers who, in order to save many others, paid the ultimate price during the War to end all wars... World War One.See Youtube:Seoras Wallace/Sergeant MacKenzieThe family legend of William Wallace was prominent in Seoras' life from a young age, then, as an acting Clan Chief of the Clan Wallace in Scotland for over twenty years, much more previously unearthed facts became available as the age of information accelerated. Anyone who has ever heard the family account and realising it was so different from the limited academic and Google version, are astonished. Everyone said that Seoras should write the story down some day... well that day is here, an epic tale told in nine intimate narratives, follows the story of William Wallace from the family perspective, from his life as a Youngblood, Outlaw, Brigand Chief, Warlord, Guardian, Corsair, through all the stages of his adult life till finally as a Patriot, Martyr and world Icon. The epic series Wallace, the legend of Braveheart, is now available...