It was almost inevitable that in the 15th century the new Scots royal house of Stewart would have to come to a reckoning with the great house of Douglas.

Young Will Douglas, the eight earl, was born to vast power, influence - and trouble. And with the boy-king James II on an uneasy throne, and scoundrels ruling Scotland, the death of Will's father plunged him suddenly
into a world where might prevailed and the end justified the means.

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

'He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history' Daily Telegraph

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 of making historical events immediate and exciting * Historical Novels Review *
An informative, entertaining read * Daily Examiner *
He treats history with respect * Financial Times *

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.