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
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He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history * Daily Telegraph * One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers * The Times * An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels * She magazine * Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes * Scotland on Sunday * Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting * Historical Novels Review * An informative, entertaining read * Daily Examiner * He treats history with respect * Financial Times *
About Nigel Tranter
One of Scotland`s best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.
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GOR001488319
Black Douglas by Nigel Tranter
Nigel Tranter
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
1990-01-01
352
0340164662
9780340164662
N/A
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