The Clansman
On sale
13th September 2012
Price: £5.49
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ebook / ISBN-13: 9781444741094
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 MacGregor, frightening his children and setting fire to Inversnaid House. For which Rob Roy vows a terrible revenge . . .
‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday
In his absence, Montrose’s factor comes to his home, attacking his proud wife, Mary MacGregor, frightening his children and setting fire to Inversnaid House. For which Rob Roy vows a terrible revenge . . .
‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday
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Reviews
One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers
He treats history with respect
An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels
An informative, entertaining read
He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history
Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes
Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting