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New Release
A King's Gamble: The Neville's Cross Campaign
Author: Nick McLean
Genre: History / Non-fiction
Release Date: 20 August 2025
Ambition. Betrayal. Bloodshed.In 1346, with Edward III battling the French at Crécy, Scotland's King David II sees his chance. England's armies are overseas. The northern border is wide open and victory seems inevitable.However, what starts as an opportunistic invasion quickly unravels. Questionable leadership, internal rivalries and English resilience combine to turn the campaign into one of the worst disasters in Scottish history.A King’s Gamble tells the gripping true story of the 1346 campaign in England's northern border counties. From the siege of Liddel Strength to the final clash at Neville’s Cross, it brings to life the chaos, courage and cruelty of medieval warfare.Nick McLean blends vivid storytelling with sharp historical insight. Written with dark humour and a soldier’s eye for detail, this is a fast-paced account that refuses to sugar-coat the reality of war. Readers will meet kings, knights, raiders and rogues and witness one of Britain’s most decisive but least remembered battles.What to expect:
A vivid, no-nonsense account of the 1346 campaign in northern EnglandGround-level scenes through fictional foot soldier perspectivesStrategic analysis without academic overkillClear, accessible writing for history fans of all levelsPerfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Michael Livingston. A must-read for anyone interested in the medieval period, Anglo-Scottish warfare and the brutal campaigns that shaped Britain.