{"product_id":"lies-of-flesh-ebook","title":"Lies of Flesh","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dark, gripping and atmospheric historical mystery set in the turbulent aftermath of Bannockburn — where lies, fear and shifting identities threaten to tear a community apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiona Watson delivers a tense, character‑driven tale of revenge, secrets and survival in a land reshaped by war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLies of the Flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e unfolds in the autumn of 1314, in the uneasy calm following Scotland’s victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. In the village of Warcop, families wait anxiously for the return of their men. When brothers Wat and Rob Dickinson arrive home with news of their companion Adam Fothergill’s death, few mourn him — but soon a monstrous figure is seen stalking the hills, and whispers spread that Adam has returned from the grave to seek revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree miles away, young Fran Hilton is grieving his father and struggling with the sudden burden of becoming lord of the manor. When he glimpses the Revenant, terror grips him — yet the mystery surrounding Adam’s death draws him in. With a ragtag group of local youths, Fran sets out to confront the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs fear turns to violence, Fran discovers that the real story is buried beneath layers of deception. And he carries a secret of his own — one that could destroy everything he holds dear if it comes to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich in atmosphere and grounded in meticulous historical insight, this is a compelling exploration of identity, loyalty and the dangerous fault lines exposed by war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A gripping exploration of fear, identity and the shadows cast by war.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tense, character‑driven mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e set in the aftermath of Bannockburn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric medieval setting\u003c\/strong\u003e brought to life with historical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA chilling Revenant figure\u003c\/strong\u003e that blurs the line between superstition and truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplores identity, gender and power\u003c\/strong\u003e in a time of upheaval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Polygon historical fiction title\u003c\/strong\u003e from a leading medieval historian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Watson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medieval historian specialising in Scottish history and medieval warfare. Her publications include \u003cem\u003eMacbeth: A True Story\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), \u003cem\u003eA History of Scotland’s Landscapes\u003c\/em\u003e (2018), \u003cem\u003eTraitor, Outlaw, King\u003c\/em\u003e (2018) and \u003cem\u003eScotland’s History\u003c\/em\u003e (2020). A former senior lecturer at the University of Stirling and presenter of the TV series \u003cem\u003eIn Search of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e, she now turns to historical fiction to explore the untold stories of medieval Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 September 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788856713\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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