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The Unicorn Rampant
Nigel Tranter
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Description for The Unicorn Rampant
Paperback. The story of John Stewart of Methven, unwillingly knighted by James VI and I and drawn into a world of politics and greed Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 29. Weight in Grams: 193. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
The year 1617 was a fateful one for Scotland - and especially for young John Stewart of Methven, bastard son of the Duke of Lennox.
King James VI of Scotland and I of England made a rare and disastrous visit to his homeland of which he had been an absentee monarch for fourteen years. Knighted in a rash moment by the eccentric King Jamie, John became the reluctant servant of the court. Much against his will he was commanded to return with the King to London, and was soon caught up in a net of murky political intrigue.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340386354
SKU
KKD0004457
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 The Unicorn Rampant
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