Book description
This is the second book in Nigel Tranter's trilogy of novels about the
MacGregor clan. In 1715, declared an outlaw by the Secretary of State,
the Duke of Montrose and the Duke of Cumberland, Rob Roy MacGregor,
steadfast supporter of the Stuart cuase, leaves home and clansmen to
avoid bringing diaster upon them. In his absence, Montrose's factor
comes to his home, attacking his proud wife, Mary MacGregor, frightening
his children and setting fire to Inversnaid House. For which Rob Roy
vows a terrible revenge . . . 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he
provides a voice for Scotland's heroes'
Scotland on Sunday
'He treats history with respect' 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.
