{"product_id":"9781873631447","title":"John Splendid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BAGPIPE, THE SPORRAN, AND THE DIRK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin had a melancholy homecoming from University to his father's house in the shire of Argile and the fabled highlands of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1744. The land of peaceful glens, misty lochs and the skirl of pipes in the heather is embroiled in change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fractious clan battles has arisen the famous Montrose, who sacks Inveraray and then wins the battle of Inverlochy. The Marquis of Argile, Gillesbeg Gruamach, wishes to return from clan warfare to peace and lawful commerce and opposes Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin meets the swaggering character Iain Aluinn -- known to his compatriots as John Splendid -- who serves his Marquis, but longs for rebellion and battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin finds adventure and romance in tumultuous homeland -- and far, far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalled by some the first truly authentic Highland novel, this colorful and exciting novel is a treasure of Scotland's great heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033095160048,"sku":"9781873631447","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781873631447_p0.gif?v=1763602586","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781873631447","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}