Whilst Bonny Prince Charlie known as for even men, a personal decided to take a middle road that would hopefully spare a children from persecution from either King George or Charles; Henry (a immature, though supplementary stolidly responsible, boy of a Lord of Durrisdreer) ought to keep close at h& attend serve Prince Charlie, however the Master of Ballantrae, James (the older boy, heir to the fortune, gallant, reckless, & unsympathetic), wished to watch the extra glorious path inside hopes for triumph and fame, allowing Henry to join King George's ranks. While a rebellion fails & James is rumored dead, Henry becomes a hated heir to his martyred brother's fortune & betrothed love; & this is just the beginnings of the troubles of the Home of Durrisdreer.