Nigel Tranter Index of Web Pages (original) (raw)
PART IV.....1991-- THE PRESENT
THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF BOTH HARDBACK AND PAPERBACK BOOKS
- 1991 --- Crusader .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
On the throne of Scotland from seven years of age Alexander III battled against, not only Henry III of England, but also his own Lords as they sought to gain power.
1992--- - 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
1992 --- Children of the Mist .....( Hodder and Stoughton )
Alistair MacGregor, the young chief of Clan MacGregor was forced to cope with the intrigue and conflict between the MacGregors and the Campbells.
- 1993 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1992 --- Footbridge to Enchantment .....( LocharPublishing Ltd. )
A series of essays and articles, first published in the 'Scots Magazine', about the area in which Nigel lived and where he walked every day as he wrote. When he stepped off that footbridge it was as if he was transported back into the life and times about which he was writing. His ability to describe that experience to the point where we can deeply share it with him is evidence of his storytelling genius. - 1993 --- Paperback edition, Published by B & W Edinburgh
- 1993 --- Druid Sacrifice .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Christian Princess Thanau, pregnant is cast adrift by her Pagan father King Loth. The beginning of the story of her son St Mungo, Kentigern, bringer of Christianity to Glasgow - 1993 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1993 --- Tapestry of the Boar.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the reign of Malcolm IV this story is about Hugh De Swinton, expert killer of boars who, at Malcolm's bidding, set up the first hospital in Scotland, at Soutra. - 1994 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1994 --- Lord in Waiting.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
John, Lord of Douglas, involved with James III would have preferred James' sister Mary to be on the throne. James III was under the influence of William Sheves, astrologer and alchemist. - 1995 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1994 --- Price of a Princess.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The first of two books about Mary Stewart, eldest sister of James III. - 1995 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1995 --- Highness in Hiding.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight after Culloden.
- 1995 --- Honours Even .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Cromwell's attempt to take the 'Honours of Scotland'. The Scottish Crown Jewels. - 1996 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1996 --- A Rage of Regents.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
1568 and the defeat of Mary Queen of Scots at Langside and her flight to England. Moray, as Regent, takes revenge on Mary's supporters. - 1996 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1996 --- Poetic Justice.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
William Alexander, of Menstrie, a poet, came to be a favourite of King James VI and I, also a poet. Alexander was promoted to Earl of Stirling and Viscount of Canada and Governor of Nova Scotia. - 1997 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1997 --- The Lion's Whelp .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of King James II a mere child of seven when he inherited the throne after the murder of his father at Perth. Power hungry nobles seized their chance to control the kingdom and Nigel's story is about Alexander Lyon, son of Glamis, and his support and friendship with the young king in his time of greatest need. - 1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1997 --- The Marchman .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the Border lands in the 16th century this is the story of John Maxwell, caught up in the Border Raiders, Mary Queen of Scots and her suitors and the Reformation. - 1997 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1998 --- High Kings and Vikings.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set around 995 young Cormac becomes involved with the High Kings of Scotland and the Viking raiders.Book cover graphic courtesy of Coronet Books. - 1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1998 --- Flame for the Fire.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The adventures of David Kennedy, favourite of James IV. David's sister is a favourite mistress of James IV and these relationships are caught up in the politics of Scotland and England as James and Henry Tudor battle for power. - 1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1999 --- Sword of State.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the time of the youthful Alexander II Nigel's story tells of the friendship between Alexander and Patrick, of the Dunbar and Cospatrick's who had ancient claim to the Scottish throne. Their friendship withstands treachery, danger and rivalry and adds much to our understanding of the Royal court at this time. - 1999 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1999 --- Envoy Extraordinary.....(Hodder and Stoughton)
A continuation of the Cospatrick story commenced in 'Sword of State.) - 2000 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
- 1999 --- Nigel Tranter, Scotland's Storyteller
Nigel's biography beautifully written by Ray Bradfield, Published only three weeks before his death by B and W Edinburgh.
* 2000 --- Courting Favour.....( Hodder and Stoughton) A further part of the Cospatrick saga. The story of the second son John, the Earl of Moray, who was a loyal supporter of David the second of Scotland and of Robert II the first of the Stewart Dynasty. John was married to Marjory, Robert II's daughter. John's diplomatic skills are tested at both the national level when he is sent as an envoy to the English court and within his own lands where he has to challenge his brother-in-law's ravaging of his villages and townships. * 2000 --- 'Coronet' paperback edition published in December.
* 2000 --- End of the Line.....( Hodder and Stoughton) The last of four books telling the story of Cospatricks the head of the March and Dunbar family.
* 2000 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
* 2001 --- The Admiral.....( Hodder and Stoughton) The story of how Andrew Wood, a humble laird from Fife built up a number of captured ships to form the nucleus of a Scottish fleet. So successful was he that James III promoted him to Lord High Admiral of Scotland.
- 2001 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
2001 --- Triple Alliance.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Published December 2001. The fascinating story, set in the 17th century, of Colonel James Stanfield, Roundhead officer, ' governor ' of Haddingtonshire and founder, with two others, of the Haddington textile industry.2002 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton
2002 --- The Isleman.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Due to be published 3rd March 2003.
The book tells of the story of Angus Og MacDonald the semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland. A story of war and voyages, of loyalty and daring set Circa 1300.2003 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton. Published in June 2003
2003 --- Right Royal Friend.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
This book tells the story of David Murray, son of a Perthshire Laird who, after a chance encounter with James the Sixth becomes his Cup Bearer and Master of Horse. James, David and his foster brother John Erskine find themselves in one of the most exciting periods of Scottish/English history. The Union of the Crowns. 2003 is the 400th anniversary of this event.2004 --- Marie and Mary.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Published December 2004.This turbulent and often tempertuous story of Mary Queen of Scots and her mother Marie of Guise.2005 --- Hope Endures.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Published in December 2005. This is the last new 'Tranter' ever to be published making a total of seven books that have been published since his death in January 2000. This book tells the story of the life and work of Sir Thomas Hope. At age 17 he triumphed in his first court case before even finishing his education and, if thst was not spectacular enough, he travelled to France to achieve it. James VI was attracted by this young man and so commenced his lifelong involvement with the government of Scotland.
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