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14%OFFNigel Tranter - Courting Favour - 9780340739266 - V9780340739266
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Courting Favour

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Description for Courting Favour Paperback. The fascinating 14th century tale of John, Earl of Moray, loyal supporter of David II of Scotland Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 111 x 20. Weight in Grams: 177.

When his mother, the formidable Black Agnes, bequeathed him the troubled earldom of Moray in the far north of Scotland, John Cospatrick, younger son of the ninth Earl of Dunbar and March, found himself unexpectedly elevated to become King David's lieutenant and arbiter up in those unruly parts.

At the age of 22, with no experience in matters of governance, John's courage, sharp wit and skills of diplomacy served him well in bringing the rebellious Lords of the Isles to heel.

However, the greatest test of his abilities as an envoy and negotiator was ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340739266
SKU
V9780340739266
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Nigel Tranter
Nigel Tranter is one of Scotland's best-loved writers. He has written over eighty novels on Scottish history.

Reviews for Courting Favour
Mr Tranter works on a broad canvas; nobody does it better
Daily Telegraph
Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes
Scotland on Sunday
Nigel Tranter's enjoyment of his own creation is infectious
Allan Massie, The Scotsman
He has a burning respect for the spirit of history and deploys his characters ... Read more

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