Defoe In Scotland

It is not widely known that the English writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), author of Robinson Crusoe, a fictional story based on the real adventures of the Scotsman Alexander Selkirk, had a secret life of his own. At a time of great political intrigue in Scotland, Defoe was employed as a spy by the English government. This is a fascinating and eminently readable snapshot of Scotland at a pivotal moment in its history, and will appeal to a large readership.