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Scotland – Independence Day by David Lee Knight

Scotland – Independence Day

Scottish Independence is finally here. Well at least, in fiction, in the shape of David Lee Knight’s recently published novel Scotland – Independence Day. When the protagonists in this intriguing thriller come to realise that independence is not achievable by political means alone, they embark on a far riskier journey into revolution.

Knight’s novel outlines a military and political coup in Scotland in the very near future. Although, this may seem an unlikely event, the author has managed to find a credible and well researched way as to  how it might be achieved. The author presents not only an account of rebellion but also an examination of the philosophical and political ideas that drive the main characters. They don’t just want independence –they want a better way to run a country.

Synopsis:

The story follows a group of disparate people over many years as they campaign for Scottish Independence. Isobel and Karen hold strong Socialist views but these are tempered by James and Richard, who believe that a better way to govern requires more control. Jake, from the criminal underworld, believes only in independence. Glimpses into the past show how their experiences have helped shape their politics and philosophies, how these have provided motivation or accentuated an already damaged personality. Their children, the second generation, join them and will surpass the achievements of their parents. When Simon, a multi-billionaire owner of a gambling empire, agrees to provide finance, all becomes possible. They have it all sorted – the currency, the borders and the economy – plus a strategy for future government. What they haven’t planned for is the psychopath in their midst.

November, 2024

About the author:

After a career at sea David Knight made Scotland his home and he has lived and worked in Glasgow ever since. Scotland – Independence Day is his first novel. He has previously published Whiteline a book of short stories and several academic articles relating to the age of sailing ships.

“The idea for this novel came into my head after the 2014 referendum when Scottish Independence seemed to be a lost cause. I wondered if there was an alternative. The idea took a while to germinate because I felt that even if fictional, the method had to be credible.”

Scotland – Independence Day is published by Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd and is available now at all the major stores including Amazon, Waterstones and Barnes and Noble.

Hardback: £19.99 ISBN : 978-1-80381-892-4

Paperback: £9.99  ISBN: 978-1-80381-893-1 

e-book:       £4.99  ISBN is 978-1-80381-894-8.

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