Ben Leman

Set on Scotland’s Cowal Peninsula in the 17th century, Between the Tines chronicles the fate of Clan Lamont as it is drawn into a bitter and escalating conflict with the powerful Clan Campbell. As long-standing rivalries harden into open violence, Arran Lamont stands beside his brothers and childhood companions, facing betrayal, loss, and the unraveling of a way of life built over generations.

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Beyond the battlefield, the strength of the clan endures through its women—Allie, Ariel, Lady Mary, and Isabel—who sustain their people through charity, faith, and quiet resolve. In a time of famine, fear, and uncertainty, their steadfast presence becomes essential to the clan’s survival.

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From Highland gatherings and solemn feasts to raids carried out under the cover of mist and darkness, Arran’s path is shaped by duty, loyalty, and an abiding love for his people. As the Campbells’ influence spreads and the land itself becomes unsafe, warfare gives way to secrecy, rescue, and difficult choices. Bound by honor and haunted by what has been lost, Arran must decide whether to remain and fight for a doomed homeland—or lead his people toward an uncertain future beyond the sea.