White Cockades: An Incident of the "Forty-Five"

"White Cockades: An Incident of the 'Forty-Five'" by Edward Prime-Stevenson is a late 19th-century historical fiction about Andrew Boyd, a young Highlander, and his involvement in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, where he meets Lord Geoffry Armitage, a nobleman fleeing the aftermath of the unsuccessful revolt. The story focuses on loyalty, bravery, together with the difficulties of political devotion during Scotland's turbulent history. The novel starts with Andrew Boyd, working to cut down a tree in a peaceful Highland valley, when he unintentionally hurts a stranger who is later known to be Lord Armitage, and the pair soon realize they both support Prince Charles Stewart, the exiled leader. As they connect with each other through their shared backing of the Jacobite cause, tensions emerge from the external threat of Hanoverian soldiers. The intensity grows as they negotiate danger as one, creating the scene for an exciting story of survival, friendship, and the fight against oppression in a time known for rebellion and conflict, where the chapter builds a base for their bold adventure as they battle the odds to defend one another and maintain their ideals.