A Stake in the Kingdom by Nigel Tranter

A Stake in the Kingdom by Nigel Tranter

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The compelling 16th century story of the rise and fall of David Beaton - the Cardinal who was no saint.  Set against the background of war and Reformation, this is a thrilling story.

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A Stake in the Kingdom by Nigel Tranter

Seventh son of the penurious Laird of Balfour, the fiercely ambitious David Beaton was determined to rise in the world - by whatever means available.  Never one to be burdened by scruples, he cynically used the Church for his own ends to become one of the most able statesmen of his century and the real ruler of James V's Scotland.   An astute, courageous man, an accomplished fighter, fond of women, it was inevitable that Cardinal David Beaton would make many enemies.  And that one day one of those embittered men would wreak a terrible revenge. '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 *
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 *
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.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780340637654
ISBN 10 034063765X
Titre A Stake in the Kingdom
Auteur Nigel Tranter
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Hodder & Stoughton
Année de publication 1995-10-05
Nombre de pages 381
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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