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Columba

On sale

30th August 2012

Price: £7.99

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Selected: ebook / ISBN-13: 9781444757699

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Written by the author of The Bruce Trilogy, The Captive Crown, and Margaret the Queen, this is the story of a very human, fallible but courageous and indomitable man, born an Irish prince in the troubled and pagan sixth century, who rejected the high kingship of all Ireland to be an abbot.

Reviews

<i>She</i> magazine
An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels
<i>Historical Novels Review</i>
Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting
<i>Financial Times</i>
He treats history with respect
<i>Daily Telegraph</i>
He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history
<i>The Times</i>
One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers
<i>Daily Examiner</i>
An informative, entertaining read
<i>Scotland on Sunday</i>
Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes