Readers of all ages are sure to get caught up in G.A. Henty’s “In Freedom’s Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce.” The story, set during the war for Scottish independence, follows a fictional young character named Archie Forbes as he trains for battle and runs into some of the movement’s legendary leaders. The book — written by George Alfred Henty in 1885 — is a historical adventure that remains well-liked to this day. It describes in great detail the story of the oppressed Scots raising their arms in rebellion at the end of the thirteenth century, led by heroes William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce. Archie, the fictional protagonist whose lands had been unlawfully seized, invites readers to join their group, fight with the legendary Scottish chieftains and gain independence from the English monarch, King Edward. Wallace and Bruce were actual persons, despite the fabled status that time has given their heroic deeds. This compelling fictional story of bravery, devotion, and inventiveness describes their actions in the context of actual historical events. In Freedom’s Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce is historical fiction at its most thrilling, with its abundance of intricate war scenes and historical narratives written in an interesting and enjoyable style.