"The Mosstrooper" centers around the life and adventures of a mosstrooper, a type of border raider active during the turbulent times on the Scottish-English border in the 16th and 17th centuries. These raiders, often living by their wits and their weapons, were both feared and romanticized in Scottish history and folklore.
The novel follows the protagonist, a daring and resourceful mosstrooper, through various escapades and conflicts. Set against the backdrop of the constant skirmishes and feuds between Scottish clans and English forces, the story delves into themes of loyalty, bravery, and survival.