F. J. Watson is a medieval historian and writer specializing in medieval warfare in particular, and Scottish history more generally. Among her many publications are Macbeth: A True Story (2010), A History of Scotland's Landscapes (2018), Traitor, Outlaw, King. Part One. The Making of Robert Bruce, (2018) and Scotland's History (2020). A former senior lecturer in history at the University of Stirling and presenter of the 2001 television series, In Search of Scotland, she is now venturing into historical fiction to make the most of the limited evidence for medieval Scotland.
Matthew Lloyd Davies is a veteran actor, director, and Audie Award–winning audiobook narrator. Highlights of his acting career include regular appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre in the West End, on international tours, and in award-winning television shows and films. He has experience in radio, a master’s degree in directing, and extensive experience in presenting at corporate events.