"Christian IV (Danish: Christian den Fjerde; 12 April 1577 ? 28 February 1648) was King of Denmark-Norway from 1588 until his death. He is the longest-reigning monarch of Denmark with a reign of more than 59 years. He is frequently remembered as one of the most popular, ambitious, and proactive Danish kings, having initiated many reforms and projects."--Wikipedia.

When his young wife is brutally murdered in a senseless raid, Derick Davidson, son of a Scottish chieftain, seeks revenge. Suspected by the English authorities, he flees Scotland, arriving in Boston at the onset of the American Revolution. He meets the colourful frontiersman, Daniel Morgan who talks of war and freedom. But another war rages inside Dericks heart, a deadly conflict that challenges the very core of his political and spiritual beliefs. He follows one burning desireto be free. Morgan takes Derick to Virginia where he meets the winsome and beautiful Kearan Mackenzies. He teaches her to sword fight and Kearan learns the secrets of his troubled past. He learns of another freedoma liberty greater than any king or country has to offer. At the Battle of Point Pleasant, Wyandot Indians capture Derick and his uncle, a Longhunter, and former soldier of the Black Watch. Escape seems impossible and death inevitable. During this terrible impasse, the Longhunter points Derick to another weapona two-edged sword that slashes to the very thoughts of his heart. Filled with danger, intrigue, and suspense,Sword of the Wild Roseexplores the meaning of freedom, friendship, and prevailing love. We follow one mans spiritual journey from the depths of heartbreak and revenge to the liberating experience of divine forgiveness and the joy of unforeseen love.