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The Islesman

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9th June 2003

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9780340770191

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This is the thrilling story of Angus Og MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, during the turbulent days of Robert the Bruce.

The grandson of the great Angus Mor, direct descendant and successor of Somerled himself, the semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland, Angus was a worthy representative of a notable line, living in dramatic and exciting times for Scotland and England, for Ulster, Man and Ireland.

He took his part in it all, an active supporter of Robert the Bruce, chief of chiefs. He was a man who sought peace and prosperity for his so scattered people, encouraging trade, seeking to heal the feuding propensities of the clans, allying the Isles with Orkney and Shetland and Norway; travelling as far as the Baltic. He was also a man of humble mind, and a proud husband and father.


Praise for Nigel Tranter:

‘One of Scotland’s most prolific and respected writers’ Times

‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday

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The Sunday Times
One of Scotland's leading historical novelists
Daily Telegraph
Mr Tranter works on a broad canvas; nobody does it better
Yorkshire Evening Post
Nigel Tranter captures the spirit of the times and writes with an absorbing attention to detail
Observer
He has a burning respect for the spirit of history and deploys his characters with mastery