The King's Own Borderers: A Military Romance, Volume 1 (of 3)

The King's Own Borderers: A Military Romance, Volume 1, written by James Grant and first published in 1865, is a historical romance set during the late 18th-century Napoleonic Wars. The narrative follows Lady Winifred and Quartermaster John Girvan as they witness a shipwreck off the Scottish coast, leading to the survival of a young boy named Quentin Kennedy. This novel explores themes of loss, love, and the socio-political challenges of the era, highlighting the bonds formed through shared adversity.