The Clansman

MacGregor #2

by Nigel Tranter

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 cause, 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

Genres: Scotland, Historical Fiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

About the author

Nigel Tranter OBE was a Scottish historian and writer. He was the author of a wide range of books on Scottish castles, particularly on themes of architecture and history. He also specialised in deeply researched historical novels that cover centuries of Scottish history.

Reviews

[rabbitprincess · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Laurie Pringle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great retelling of Rob Roy's story...

[Sir Robbiethehoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second instalment of the MacGregor trilogy. Rob Roy MacGregor is declared outlaw and decides to leave his clan in order to protect other members from becoming outlawed too, by means of association. However, in his absence Inversnaid House is burnt to the ground and his wife and children abused. Also, thrown into the mix King James is attempting yet again, his third attempt, to claim the throne and requires great help from the Highland clans, notably the MacGregor’s.

A gripping, action packed book and thoroughly entertaining and well worth a read.

God bless the MacGregor’s in all their endeavours.

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Never trust a Graham. The nation’s shame. King James was a twat.

[Nicole Keaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent read. I enjoyed the story of him and his wife. A side of humanity not often depicted in fiction. The constant tales of Rob's masterful exploits are fun but get a little tiresome.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a formidable man was Rob Roy MacGregor. Scottish history would have been very different without his leadership, ingenuity, and force of personality.