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Columba

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Written by the author of "The Bruce Trilogy", "The Captive Crown" and "Margaret The Queen", this is the story of a very human, fallible but courageous and indomitable man, born an Irish prince in the troubled and pagan sixth century, who rejected the high kingship of all Ireland to be an abbot.

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

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Praise for Columba

  • He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history - Daily TelegraphOne of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers - The TimesAn accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels - She magazineThrough his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes - Scotland on SundayTranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting - Historical Novels ReviewAn informative, entertaining read - Daily ExaminerHe treats history with respect - Financial Times

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Nigel Tranter

Nigel Tranter

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.

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