John Gilbert
Solomon Hawke is the son of a wealthy landowner who is a strong supporter of Charles 1.In 1643 at the start of the civil war in England, Solomon is sent north from Oxford to escape a deadly rival and his adventures include fighting for a Scottish nobleman and a Barbary Corsair.The story follows his efforts to survive fighting on the losing side and at the same time trying to rescue his family from the wrath of Cromwell.Solomon is a strong, well educated, if rather naïve young man when he goes to Scotland at the age of 18 and despite being a dying military practice, his skill as an archer often comes in handy. He soon however, becomes well versed in the arts associated with the modern military matters, politics and romance.
