Rose Nicolson by Andrew Greig
Rose Nicolson is a vivid, passionate and unforgettable novel of this most dramatic period of Scotland's history. It confirms Andrew Greig as one of the great contemporary writers of fiction.
I loved this book -- Richard Holloway
Exceptionally enjoyable. . Greig very skilfully combines a gripping adventure story with an exploration of the dark forces that shaped Scottish history. * Sunday Times *
Prepare to be pitched back in time in this visceral and passionate novel set in 16th Century Scotland * Sunday Post Dundee *
[A] highly entertaining historical novel * Independent *
Andrew Greig's novel is written in archaic Scots; the result is an immersive reading experience, helped along by a glossary. This is a meaty, satisfying novel and the character of Rose, a strong woman trapped by her circumstances, will linger long. * Times *
[N]ever allows the narrative to flag. William Fowler is his perfect alter ego, a poet, a gowfer and a natural raconteur * Literary Review *
This novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understandings. Sometimes it seems as if he was behind a heavy tapestry or curtain listening to everything being said, then keeking through a gap to view the action. * The Scotsman *
Mr Greig is a master at conjuring atmosphere, very good on taste and aroma-'the smell of ink, that dark and pungent rot'-and keeps his complex tangle of plotlines taut. He avoids quaint archaism and possesses the ability to make the past feel present to the people he describes * Country Life *
[A] rich, lyrical, rackety, colourful read. * Daily Mail *
Rose Nicolson is a remarkable novel, a work of imagination, intelligence and gusto . . . the novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understanding. * The Scotsman Magazine *
[A] brilliant combination of romance and historical insight, and Rose is an intriguing heroine. * Woman & Home *
[A]n exquisitely crafted historical novel that elegantly evokes 16th century Embra while also providing a thrilling snapshot of the struggle for power over Scotland's crown. * Wee Review *
This is a gripping and engrossing retelling of a dramatic period in Scottish history by an appealing and engaging narrator. * Countryman Magazine *
A vivid and passionate novel set in 16th Century Scotland * Edinburgh Life *
Rose Nicolson is a remarkable novel, a work of imagination, intelligence and gusto . . .This novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understanding . . . it is lucid and has the essential rapidity that a historical romance requires. -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *
Of the books i've read so far, i'd have to mention . . . Rose Nicolson by Andrew Greig -- Ian Rankin (Books of the Year, Irish Independent)
Exceptionally enjoyable. . Greig very skilfully combines a gripping adventure story with an exploration of the dark forces that shaped Scottish history. * Sunday Times *
Prepare to be pitched back in time in this visceral and passionate novel set in 16th Century Scotland * Sunday Post Dundee *
[A] highly entertaining historical novel * Independent *
Andrew Greig's novel is written in archaic Scots; the result is an immersive reading experience, helped along by a glossary. This is a meaty, satisfying novel and the character of Rose, a strong woman trapped by her circumstances, will linger long. * Times *
[N]ever allows the narrative to flag. William Fowler is his perfect alter ego, a poet, a gowfer and a natural raconteur * Literary Review *
This novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understandings. Sometimes it seems as if he was behind a heavy tapestry or curtain listening to everything being said, then keeking through a gap to view the action. * The Scotsman *
Mr Greig is a master at conjuring atmosphere, very good on taste and aroma-'the smell of ink, that dark and pungent rot'-and keeps his complex tangle of plotlines taut. He avoids quaint archaism and possesses the ability to make the past feel present to the people he describes * Country Life *
[A] rich, lyrical, rackety, colourful read. * Daily Mail *
Rose Nicolson is a remarkable novel, a work of imagination, intelligence and gusto . . . the novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understanding. * The Scotsman Magazine *
[A] brilliant combination of romance and historical insight, and Rose is an intriguing heroine. * Woman & Home *
[A]n exquisitely crafted historical novel that elegantly evokes 16th century Embra while also providing a thrilling snapshot of the struggle for power over Scotland's crown. * Wee Review *
This is a gripping and engrossing retelling of a dramatic period in Scottish history by an appealing and engaging narrator. * Countryman Magazine *
A vivid and passionate novel set in 16th Century Scotland * Edinburgh Life *
Rose Nicolson is a remarkable novel, a work of imagination, intelligence and gusto . . .This novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understanding . . . it is lucid and has the essential rapidity that a historical romance requires. -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *
Of the books i've read so far, i'd have to mention . . . Rose Nicolson by Andrew Greig -- Ian Rankin (Books of the Year, Irish Independent)
Andrew Greig has written over twenty acclaimed books of poetry, non-fiction and novels, the most recent being Later That Day; You Know Who You Could Be (with Mike Heron); and Fair Helen respectively. Elements of these genres, along with a love of adventure and landscape, mark all his writing and give it its particular quality. A full-time writer and sometimes musician, he lives in Edinburgh and Orkney with his wife, novelist Lesley Glaister.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857054869 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857054864 |
| Title | Rose Nicolson |
| Author | Andrew Greig |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-06-09 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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