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Margaret the Queen

Margaret the Queen

by NigelTranter (Author)

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    Paperback 1993

    $3.42
Synopsis

First she was Margaret the refugee. A Saxon princess, sister of Edgar Atheling who, but for William the Conqueror, would have been King of England. She came to Scotland in 1069. Beautiful, sympathetic and devout, whe was an unlikely consort to the rough and ready Malcolm King of Scots and slayer of MacBeth, a man who cared for little other than hunting, drinking and the brutal arts of war. Yet, through her gentle strength of character and intelligence, she was to have a profound and lasting effect on her adopted nation and people that lasts to this day. 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 356
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 21 Oct 1993
ISBN 10: 0340265450
ISBN 13: 9780340265451
Book Overview: The compelling 11th century story of the beautiful Saxon princess who fled William the Conqueror to become the queen of Malcolm King of Scots, the king who overthrew Macbeth.

Media Reviews
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 *
Author Bio
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.