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“nigel tranter”

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  • The Story of Scotland

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    Nigel Tranter’s Story of Scotland begins in the far distant past before records began and continues to the end of the nineteenth century when Scotland was the workshop of the world. It is not only history but includes legends and memories handed down from the past. His style of writing makes it easy reading. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • ROB ROY MACGREGOR

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    Rob Roy MacGregor has become a legend of the Highlands of Scotland. At times he was a cattle thief, a cattle dealer and ran a protection racket that modern criminals would be envious of. He was also a Jacobite supporter and fought for them. He led the Macgregors into battle and was also accused of standing by when the Battle of Sheriffmuir was fought. He was a complex character and despite his ... Read more

    $7.48 USD

  • The Clansman

    MacGregor Trilogy 2

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    This is the second book in Nigel Tranter's trilogy of novels about the MacGregor clan. In 1715, declared an outlaw by the Secretary of State, the Duke of Montrose and the Duke of Cumberland, Rob Roy MacGregor, steadfast supporter of the Stuart cause, leaves home and clansmen to avoid bringing diaster upon them.In his absence, Montrose's factor comes to his home, attacking his proud wife, Mary ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Wallace

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a blood-torn country suffering under the harsh domination of a tyrant usurper, the hated Plantagenet, Edward Longshanks. During the appalling violence of those unsettled days, one man rose to become leader of the Scots. That man was William Wallace.Motivated at first by revenge for the slaughter of his father, Wallace vowed to cleanse his country of the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • THE STONE

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    Certain experts have long held that the famed Stone of Destiny now in Westminster Abbey is a 700-year-old fake, being merely a piece of red sandstone quarried at Scone to deceive Edward the First, the Hammer of the Scots, who took it, while the true Scots Coronation Stone was secreted somewhere in the Scone area of Perthshire.So that when an Oxford University research team decided that they had ... Read more

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  • The Islesman

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    This is the thrilling story of Angus Og MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, during the turbulent days of Robert the Bruce.The grandson of the great Angus Mor, direct descendant and successor of Somerled himself, the semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland, Angus was a worthy representative of a notable line, living in dramatic and exciting times for Scotland and ... Read more

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  • MacGregor's Gathering

    MacGregor Trilogy 1

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    At the beginning of the eighteenth century, one of the most exciting and romantic periods of British history, the famous Rob Roy MacGregor and his gallant nephew Gregor, a fierce young Highlander loyal to the cause, led the MacGregor clan into battle against the English Army.Outlawed and landless, they still clung to Glengyle, one small remaining corner of their ancient territories, and held fast ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Gold for Prince Charlie

    MacGregor Trilogy 3

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    In 1745 the Highlanders limped away from the bitter field of Culloden. Soon the Duke of Cumberland was offering a huge sum for the capture of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, dead or alive.Duncan MacGregor, great-nephew of Rob Roy, volunteers to join the small band of men escorting the Prince to safety.Just one day after the Prince's escape, a large amount of French gold is landed at the very spot ... Read more

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  • Man's Estate

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    John Thriepwood comes to Scotland in 1946 with his small son after inheriting the family estate. The now Lord Thriepwood finds a ruined and neglected estate. This absorbing and easily read story quickly captures the readers interest and sympathy, as it recounts the perseverance and willing hard work needed in the face of continued problems and the initial mistrust of the local people ... Read more

    $7.48 USD

  • A Folly of Princes

    House of Stewart Trilogy 2

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    Scotland at the dawn of the 15th century was a wretched spectacle. Whilethe feeble Robert III still clung to his throne, his kingdom rang withthe sound of conflict as his son and brother grappled for power.Sir James Douglas of Aberdour, married as he was to the King'sillegitimate sister, had to tread a hazardous path through the warringfactions. But having a conscience made life harder still. For ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Macbeth the King

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    Across a huge colourful canvas, ranging from the wilds of Scotland toNorway, Denmark and Rome, here is the story of the real MacBeth.Set aside Shakespeare's portrait: read instead of his struggle to makeand save a united Scotland.In this impressively researched and vivid portrayal, Tranter belies thepopular perception of a savage, murderous ambitious king. Instead, hetells of MacBeth's struggle to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Black Douglas

    by Nigel Tranter ...
    It was almost inevitable that in the 15th century the new Scots royal house of Stewart would have to come to a reckoning with the great house of Douglas.Young Will Douglas, the eight earl, was born to vast power, influence - and trouble. And with the boy-king James II on an uneasy throne, and scoundrels ruling Scotland, the death of Will's father plunged him suddenlyinto a world where might ... Read more

    $2.99 USD