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A Rage of Regents
Nigel Tranter
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Description for A Rage of Regents
Paperback. Mary, Queen of Scots is defeated and Scotland lies in turmoil. An ordinary man, John Carmichael, is caught up in extraordinary circumstances and forced into a world of treachery and intrigue Num Pages: 410 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 233. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
In 1568, the defeat of Mary, Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside and her subsequent flight to England left Scotland a troubled nation.
Mary's infant son was crowned James VI, with her illegitimate half-brother, the earl of Moray, as Regent. The population remained bitterly divided as Moray and the Protestant Lords began to wreak their terrible vengeance on supporters of the losing side.
Having fought for the Queen at the battle, the Carmichaels of Lanarkshire were in a precarious position to say the least. Poor nineteen-year-old John Carmichael, Younger of that Ilk, whose sole ambitions ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
410
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340659977
SKU
KKD0006251
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
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.
Reviews for A Rage of Regents
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more