The islesman by nigel tranter 2002, hardcover for sale. Please add a postage surcharge to your order remittance as follows. Nigel tranter s gift for bringing scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nations castles with associated tales and traditions. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I have read the bruce trilogy and was simply amazed. The steps to the empty throne the path of the hero king the price of the kings peace, and the wallace, and more on. The thrilling story of angus og macdonald, lord of the isles in the turbulent days of robert the bruce. Jan 10, 2000 for a bestselling author who wrote more than 120 books, many of them lengthy historical novels, nigel tranter, who has died aged 90, employed an unusual means of literary creation. With a broad geographical spread, tranter breathes life into many of scotlan. Nigel tranter books list of books by author nigel tranter. Set in 11001153, tranter tells the story of queen margarets sons alexander i and david i. Lord of the isles coronet books by nigel tranter 1994. The struggle for power between the old celtic families and margaret sons is occurring while lord somerled is trying to rid the west of viking invaders.
Lord of the isles by nigel tranter book cover, description, publication history. Nigel tranter scotlands storyteller books and tapes. During his career, he was considered as one of the prolific authors of the historical and architectural books, many of which were related to the different design aspects of the castles. Nigel tranter was born in glasgow and educated at george heriots school in edinburgh. The winter isles is a lovely, poignant, intelligent novel which made me think, at times, of king hereafter by dorothy dunnett.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of nigel tranter books online. Tranter, author of the bruce trilogy, on librarything. Set in 10691093, this book tells the story of saint margaret of scotland and her husband, malcolm iii canmore. The path of the hero king a harried fugitive, guiltridden, excommunicated, robert the bruce, king of scots in name and. Tranter was impeccably qualified to tell the story of scotland, having written many books detailing the nations rich past and he possessed an exceptional gift for storytelling. By the power of his sword arm, his dragon fleet and his sheer personality, somerled norse slayer carved an enduring name for himself in scottish legend. He is best known for his scottish historical novels and his fivevolume work the fortified house in scotland, but he also produced many other novels, particularly early on in his career. Lord of the isles is a great view of who and what somerled may have been. A chronicle of the heroic deeds of somerled norse slayer. Nigel tranter was undoubtedly the most prolific scottish writer of all time, producing over one hundred and thirty books, and was well qualified to be known as scotlands storyteller.
Buy lord of the isles, oxfam, tranter, nigel, 0340285095, 9780340285091, books, fiction. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the story of scotland. Lord of the isles by the power of his sword arm, his dragon fleet and his sheerpersonality, somerled norse slayer carved an enduring name for himselfin scottish legend. Lord of the isles ebook by nigel tranter 9781444766981. Used, lord of the isles coronet books, nigel tran book detailstitle.
Captain of the dragon fleet, ruler of the hebrides and the first lord of the isles in the 12th century. Lord of the isles by nigel tranter fantastic fiction. Even though tranter s books are historical fiction his accuracy in the bruce trilogy was fantastic. Aug 30, 2011 the story of scotland ebook written by nigel tranter. Inheriting his fathers shattered thanedom in argyll in the 12th c. An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book starts with somerled, part viking and part scot using irish mercenaries from his fatherinlaw and his long ships to slowly reclaim his fathers thanedom of argyll. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The grandson of the great angus mor, direct descendant and successor of somerled himself, the semiindependent 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. This is the thrilling story of angus og macdonald, lord of the isles, during the turbulent days of robert the bruce. By the power of his sword arm, his dragon fleet and his sheer personality, somerled norse slayer carved an enduring name. Nigel tranter was one of the famous scottish author and historian.
Lord of the isles isbn 9781444766981 pdf epub nigel tranter. His debut as a novelist came in 1937 with the novel trespass. This trilogy tells the story of robert the bruce and how, tutored and encouraged by the heroic william wallace, he determined to continue the fight for an independent scotland, sustained by a passionate love for his land. Even though tranters books are historical fiction his accuracy in the bruce trilogy was fantastic. Lord of the isles by nigel tranter, 9780340285091, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Inheriting his fathers shattered thanedom in argyll in the twelfth century, he enlarged it by courage, initiative, military shrewdness and diplomacy. Buy lord of the isles by nigel tranter from waterstones today. Nigel tranter for sale in uk 59 used nigel tranters. He is best known for his scottish historical novels and his fivevolume work the fortified house in scotland, but he also produced many other novels, particularly early on in his career this article discusses his contemporary stories, period pieces and adventure novels for information on his historical novels see. Nigel tranter was able to combine the two with a masterly hand, expertly weaving the colourful threads of folklore into the fabric of historical fact. He was born on november 23, 1909 and died on january 09, 2000, at the age of 90. Buy lord of the isles coronet books new ed by nigel tranter isbn. The islesman by nigel tranter nook book ebook barnes. Nigel tranter wrote more than 60 historical novels set in scotland, plus a great many other books. A thrilling story of the scottish isles in the 12th century by nigel tranter, master of scottish historical fiction.
It was his ability to tell stories, combined with a wealth of knowledge of scotlands history, which gave him his. Steps to the empty throne, price of the kings peace and path of the hero king. Nigel tranter is a scottish author who wrote many novels based on actual historical events and characters this page includes those of his books set in scotland from earliest times until the death of alexander iii in 1286. Nigel tranter ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. We see the scottish isles through the eyes of somerled hammer of the vikings and first true lord of the isles.
Lord of the isles by nigel tranter nook book ebook. This is a good book to read after the bruce trilogy, because it explores the charater of angus og more. Below is a list of nigel tranters books in order of when they were originally released. See all books authored by nigel tranter, including the bruce trilogy. This acclaimed book by nigel tranter is available at in several formats for your ereader. He was a prolific author of architectural and history books about castles, and also of deeply researched historical novels that cover centuries of scottish history. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. This article discusses his contemporary stories, period pieces and adventure novels. The public library in the town i lived in as a kid had a lot of his historical novels, and i read twenty or thirty of them. Lord of the isles ebook by nigel tranter rakuten kobo. Historical novels by nigel tranter set before 1286 wikipedia. About the author one of scotland,s bestloved authors, nigel tranter wrote over ninety novels on scottish history.
Read lord of the isles by nigel tranter available from rakuten kobo. The gilded fleece by nigel tranter is a story set in wester ross in 1809, when the fear of a napoleonic invasion was widespread and raising meat and wool prices caused many landowners to begin clearing the highlands for sheep farming. This is the story of angus og macdonald, lord of the isles, grandson of the great angus mor, direct descendant and successor of somerled. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. Buy lord of the isles by nigel tranter from amazons fiction books store. The winter isles by antonia senior she reads novels. Lord of the isles by tranter, nigel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inheriting his fathers shattered thanedom in argyll in the twelfth. Nigel tranter became a published author in 1935 with the nonfiction book the fortalices and early mansions of southern scotland, 14001650. Inheriting his fathers shattered thanedom in argyll in the. The servant, intending to show the hulking, travelstained visitor into the lesser hall of methven castle, was shouldered roughly aside, and throwing the door wide, the newcomer stamped within, tossing his sodden cloak to the other and shaking the raindrops from his halfarmoured person like a dog. Nigel tranter, the historian and novelist, was born on the 23rd of november, 1909. Lord of the isles isbn 9781444766981 pdf epub nigel. Set against the romantically celebrated west highlands and western isles of scotland, the story of the conquests and courage of this hero king is a living tribute to a renowned legend.
Nigel tranters gift for bringing scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nations castles with associated tales and traditions. Shop amongst our popular books, including, the wallace, the story of scotland and more from nigel tranter. Used, lord of the isles coronet books,nigel tran book detailstitle. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Here is the story of angus og, lord of the isles of the clan donald macdonalds. The action of this book is set circa 11 to circa 1164.
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