A gripping account of the life and death of James Sharp, a prominent Scottish clergyman who was brutally murdered in 1679. The book explores the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the personal drama surrounding Sharp's life and death. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Symson brings this fascinating historical figure to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.