Guardians Trilogy books in order

Q: "What is the Guardians trilogy about?"

"The Guardians trilogy is set in medieval Scotland during the Wars of Independence. It follows William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as they fight against English rule in the late 13th and early 14th centuries."

Q: "What order should I read the Guardians trilogy?"

"Read them in publication order: The Forest Laird, Robert the Bruce, and The Guardian. Each book focuses on a different key figure but they follow a connected timeline."

Q: "Is the Guardians trilogy connected to the Templar Trilogy?"

"The two trilogies are separate stories, though both are set in medieval periods. The Guardians trilogy takes place in Scotland during the Wars of Independence, while the Templar Trilogy covers the Crusades era."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Forest Laird	2010	Jack Whyte	Buy
2	The Renegade	2012	Jack Whyte	Buy
3	The Guardian	2014	Jack Whyte	Buy

The Guardians trilogy is a historical fiction series by Jack Whyte set in Scotland during the Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. The books tell the story of Scotland’s struggle against English domination through the lives of its most famous leaders.

The Forest Laird opens the trilogy with the story of William Wallace, told through the eyes of his cousin, a young monk who witnesses Wallace’s transformation from outlaw to national hero. Robert the Bruce continues with the man who would become King of Scotland, exploring the political maneuvering and personal sacrifices that led to his coronation. The Guardian concludes with the fight for Scottish freedom and the events leading to the Battle of Bannockburn.

Whyte brings his usual attention to historical detail to these books, drawing on Scottish records and traditions to create vivid portraits of the people and battles that shaped the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Guardians trilogy about?

The Guardians trilogy is set in medieval Scotland during the Wars of Independence. It follows William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as they fight against English rule in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

What order should I read the Guardians trilogy?

Read them in publication order: The Forest Laird, Robert the Bruce, and The Guardian. Each book focuses on a different key figure but they follow a connected timeline.

Is the Guardians trilogy connected to the Templar Trilogy?

The two trilogies are separate stories, though both are set in medieval periods. The Guardians trilogy takes place in Scotland during the Wars of Independence, while the Templar Trilogy covers the Crusades era.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order