#1 – A King Ensnared
Scotland, 1406. Twelve-year-old Prince James is sent towards France as Robert III dies and the Duke of Albany strengthens his hold over the kingdom. English sailors capture the prince at sea, leaving Scotland with a king who will spend eighteen years detained at the courts and…
#2 – A King Uncaged
After eighteen years in English captivity, James I negotiates his release, marries Joan Beaufort and returns to Scotland in 1424. The crown he inherits is weakened by the long rule of the Albany Stewarts, powerful regional lords and institutions accustomed to governing without their king. James…
#3 – A King Imperiled
Scotland, 1437. James I has been assassinated, and his six-year-old son inherits a crown surrounded by armed factions. Queen Joan Beaufort attempts to retain control of the child, while the chancellor and the Douglas family seek possession of the king and the authority exercised in his…
#4 – A King Empowered
As James II approaches adulthood, regents and magnates continue to control the government and expect the young king to confirm the arrangements that enriched them during his minority. James begins gathering supporters and testing how far royal authority can be exercised without provoking open rebellion. The…