Tapestry of the Boar - Softcover

Tranter, Nigel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340601051 ISBN 13: 9780340601051

Publisher: Coronet Books, 1994

Synopsis

During the reign of Malcolm IV, King of the Scots, Hugh de Swinton and his fellow mosstroopers helped keep the rampaging Galloway rebels at bay. But it was for his expertise in the killing of wild boars, as protector of the Swintons' sheep flocks, that young Hugh was brought to Malcolm's attention. But Malcolm was a pious man much concerned with the well-being of his people. And he handpicked Hugh de Swinton to mastermind a very special project close to his heart: to establish Scotland's first real hospital for the sick and poor, at Soutra in Lauderdale. 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

He treats history with respect * Financial Times * An informative, entertaining read * Daily Examiner * 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 * An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels * She magazine * One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers * The Times * He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history * Daily Telegraph *

About this edition

• Publisher: Coronet Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0340601051
• ISBN 13: 9780340601051
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320