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MacGregor's Gathering: MacGregor Trilogy 1

MacGregor's Gathering: MacGregor Trilogy 1

by NigelTranter (Author)

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    Paperback 1993

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Synopsis

At the beginning of the eighteenth century, one of the most exciting and romantic periods of British history, the famous Rob Roy MacGregor and his gallant nephew Gregor, a fierce young higlander loyal to the cause, led the MacGregor clan into battle against the English Army. Outlawed and landless, they still clung to Glengyle, one small remaining corner of their ancient territories, and held fast in their loyalty to the Stuart King over the water. But in the midst of the political struggle young Gregor still managed to find time to pay court to Mary Hamilton, a lovely girl who at first rejected his rough Highland ways...'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 15 Apr 1993
ISBN 10: 034034914X
ISBN 13: 9780340349144
Book Overview: This novel begins the heroic story of Rob Roy MacGregor, and his battle to ensure his clan's survival in the highlands of Scotland after they support the doomed Old Pretender at the beginning of the eighteenth century.

Media Reviews
He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history * Daily Telegraph *
Nigel Tranter's enjoyment of his own creation is infectious * Allan Massie, The Scotsman *
One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers * The Times *
An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels * She magazine *
Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting * Historical Novels Review *
Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes * Scotland on Sunday *
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.