Flora MacDonald: The Last Heroine of the Jacobite Cause (Famous Scots)

Flora MacDonald: The Last Heroine of the Jacobite Cause (Famous Scots)

A gripping true story of bravery, exile, and enduring legacy In 1746, a young Highland woman helped Prince Charles Edward Stuart—“Bonnie Prince Charlie”—escape across the sea to Skye, disguised in a calico dress and hunted by thousands. Her name was Flora MacDonald, and her quiet act of defiance would echo through centuries. This richly detailed biography goes beyond the legend to explore the full arc of Flora’s remarkable life—from the windswept Hebrides to colonial North Carolina, through civil war, imprisonment, and eventual return home. Drawing on archival sources, Gaelic oral tradition, and modern scholarship, Flora MacDonald: Courage and Fidelity Across the Sea tells the story of a woman who balanced loyalty and survival with unmatched grace and resolve. Follow Flora as she navigates war, betrayal, motherhood, and myth—emerging not only as a Jacobite heroine, but as a feminist icon, diaspora symbol, and enduring voice in Scottish memory. Perfect for readers who love: ✔️ True stories of resistance and resilience ✔️ Scottish history and Jacobite lore ✔️ Women’s history and heritage ✔️ Cultural mythmaking and historical legacy Whether you’re discovering her for the first time or returning to the legend with fresh eyes, this book reveals why Flora MacDonald’s name is still spoken with honour—from Skye to Carolina and beyond.