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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 suddenly
into a world where might prevailed and the end justified the means.
‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday
‘He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history’ Daily Telegraph
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 suddenly
into a world where might prevailed and the end justified the means.
‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday
‘He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history’ Daily Telegraph
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Reviews
He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history
One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers
An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels
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
An informative, entertaining read
He treats history with respect