The Viper (2011) (edit title/settings)

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Characters edit see section history

• Lachlan MacRuairi: "Viper"; Expert in stealth, infiltration and extraction. One of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Isabella (Bella) MacDuff: Imprisoned for defying English king, Edward I. Countess of Buchan. Crowned Robert the Bruce as King of the Scots.
• Joan Comyn: Bella's daughter.
• William Gordon: aka Templar. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Robbie Boyd: aka Raider. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Magnus MacKay: aka Saint. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Tormod (Tor) MacLeod: aka Chief. Leader of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Alex Seton: aka Dragon. English member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Eoin MacLean: aka Striker. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• Arthur Campbell: Aka Ranger. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard. Married to Anna MacDougall. Younger brother of one of Robert's closest advisors.
• Ewen Lamont: aka Hunter. Member of Robert the Bruce's elite Highland Guard.
• John Comyn: Bella's husband. Earl of Buchan.
• John de Seagrave: Constable at Berwick Castle. Later appointed Guardian of Scotland.
• Simon Fitzhugh: Captain of Guard at Berwick Castle.
• Joan de Clare: Bella's mother.
• Robert the Bruce: King of the Scots.
• Margaret: Bella's cousin.
• Edward Bruce: Robert's brother.
• Mary Bruce: Robert's younger sister.
• Nigel Bruce: Robert's brother.
• William Comyn: Bella's brother-in-law.
• Hugh Despenser: Joan's guardian.
• Neil Campbell: Close advisor of Robert and Arthur's older brother.

Organizations edit see section history

• The Highland Guards: The Highland Guards are a handpicked group of Warriors. They are, in no other terms, the best of the best in what they do. These warriors are brought together, despite any conflicts among clans. They build a bond that runs deeper than blood and they fight beside Bruce to bring glory back to Scotland.

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Glossary edit see section history

• Bàs roimh Gèill: Highland Guard Creed/Motto: Death before surrender

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by The Ranger, and followed by The Saint.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Monica McCarty (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Awards edit see section history

• RT Reviewers' Choice Award (2011: Scotland-set Historical Romance)

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
• Dewey: 813

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Sexually explicit material

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Romance › Historical
• Books › Literature & Fiction

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

• Monica McCarty: All About the Highland Guard

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history