Outlaws of Cumberland

By Craig Beattie

A gripping tale of medieval outlaws, folk rebellion, and daring brotherhood in Edward II's England.

1324, Cumberland, England.

War with Scotland, famine, and a corrupt government have crushed the northern shires underfoot. The people of Cumberland starve while Sheriff and Crown tighten their iron grip.

Once loyal soldiers at Bannockburn, Adam Bell, William of Cloudesley, and Clym of the Clough now bear the outlaw's brand. Stripped of honor for hunting the king's deer in Inglewood Forest, these battle-hardened warriors survive in the shadows - delivering food and defiance to a desperate people while evading the Sheriff's noose.

To the common folk, they're folk heroes. To the Sheriff of Cumberland, they're criminals whose capture means promotion - and whose death will break the people's spirit.

When one brother faces the gallows, everything changes. The outlaws must choose: abandon their own to certain death, or risk open rebellion against impossible odds. As Cumberland's honest folk reach their breaking point, one question burns: how far can the oppressed be pushed before they fight back?

Inspired by Child Ballad 116 - Adam Bell, Clym of the Cloughe and Wyllyam of Cloudeslee (printed 1505), this is medieval historical fiction at its rawest - a 1324 Cumberland rebellion blending English outlaw legend with the brutal reality of Edward II historical fiction.

Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Elizabeth Chadwick, and the Robin Hood tradition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919557407
• ISBN13: 9781919557403
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Cragstone Publishing House
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.0"