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TRANTER FIRST EDITION BOOKS
PUBLICATION TIMELINE

PART II.....1972--2000

Above are shown two first edition covers with permission of Hodder and Stoughton as are the others on this page.

1972 --- Portrait of the Border Country..... (Robert Hale )

1972 --- The Queen's Scotland......( Hodder and Stoughton)
The Eastern Counties, Aberdeen, Angus and Kincardineshire

1972 --- The Young Montrose.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The early years of one of Scotland's greatest heroes. The Champion of Charles I and II.
1973 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1973 --- Montrose: The Captain General.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The second of the set. Culminating in his tragic execution for treason.
1974 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

Montrose,The Captain General 1st Edition Cover

1974 --- The Queen's Scotland.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The North East, Banff, Moray, Nairn, East Inverness and Easter Ross.

1974 --- The Wisest Fool.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
A comment on James VI and I who united Scotland and England in 1603.
1976 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1975 --- The Wallace.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of Scotland's greatest hero.
1992 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1976 --- The Lords of Misrule.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The first book in the Stewart trilogy. The rise of the House of Stewart.
1978 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1977 --- A Folly of Princes.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Second in the Stewart trilogy.
1979 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1977 --- The Captive Crown.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Third in the Stewart trilogy.
1980 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1977 --- The Queen's Scotland-.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Argyll and Bute.

1978 --- Macbeth the King.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The true story of MacBeth. Not at all like Shakespear's version.
1981 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1979 --- Margaret the Queen.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Queen to Malcolm Canmore, Margaret's profound influence entirely changed Scottish history encouraging Norman rather than Celtic influences in both politics and religion.
1981 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

Margaret the Queen 1st Edition Cover

1979 --- Portrait of the Lothians.....( Robert Hale)

1980 --- David the Prince.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
David I continues to forge the Scottish nation. Work inspired by his mother Queen Margaret.
1982 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1981 --- Nigel Tranter's Scotland.....( Richard Drew Publishing)
A unique blend of history and personal reminicences about Scotlsnd and Nigel's personal and public interests. The nearest thing to an autobiography although Nigel never really saw it as such.
1983 --- Paperback Edition, Published by Penguin

1981 --- True Thomas.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of Thomas the Rhymer 1210-1290, Poet and prophet in the 13th century.
1996 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1982 --- The Patriot .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th, this story of Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun embraces the 'Killing Times' the 'Darien Disaster' the 'Massacre of Glencoe' and the 'Union of the Parliaments'. Truly a momentous period in Scottish History.
1984 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1982 --- Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles.....( McDonald )
The first edition of tales of mystery, intrigue and the inexplicable in some of our Scottish castles.
1993 --- Revised Paperback edition, Published by Neil Williamson Publishing
1993--- USA edition , Published by Barnes and Noble

1983 --- Lord of the Isles.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The Mighty Somerled. Slayer of the Norsemen and clearer of the Vikings from the Western Isles of Scotland.
1985 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1984 --- The Riven Realm.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The first book in the James V trilogy.
1987 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1984 --- Unicorn Rampant.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
1986 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton The adventures of John Stewart of Methven at the court of James VI and I.

1985 --- A Traveller's Guide to the Scotland of Robert the Bruce
A fascinating book of pictures and places associated with Bruce. An excellent accompanying text by Nigel covering almost every aspect of Scotland as it was in Bruce's time. Out of print but well worth getting a library copy. 1996 --- USA edition Published by Historical Times Inc.

1985 --- James, By the Grace of God.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Second in the James V trilogy
1988 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1987 --- Rough Wooing.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Third in the James V trilogy.
1989 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1987 --- Columba.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of the Celtic Saint who founded Iona.
1990 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1987 --- Cache Down.....( The Scotsman, Edinburgh)
An adventure story involving a large hoard of money set in Andorra. Another example of Nigel 'cashing in' on one of the research 'holidays' that he took on his own every year.

1987 --- The Illustrated Portrait of the Border Cuntry.....( Robert Hale Ltd.)
A new edition of the 1972 'Portrait of the Border Country'. Updated and with illustrations by Sue Scullard.

1987 --- The Story of Scotland ..... (Routledge and Kegan Paul)
Scotland's history from the 'mists of time to the present day'.
1992 --- Re-issued in a paperback edition , Published by Neil Wilson Publishing
1997 --- Japanese hardback translation, Published by The Taishukan publishing Co. Ltd.

1988 --- Flowers of Chivalry.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
This novel, set after the death of Robert the Bruce, tells of the continuing battle for Scottish independence.
1990 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1989 --- Warden of the Queen's March.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The tale of a young border laird and his attempts to protect mary Queen of Scots.
1991 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1989 --- Mail Royal.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Intrigue involving letters of Mary Queen of Scots. In the wrong hands they could be dangerous.
1991 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1990 --- Kenneth,.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of Kenneth MacAlpin who drew the Picts and the Scots together and became the first Celtic King of Scots. Set in the years 843-859 AD.
19992 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1991 --- Crusader .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
On the throne of Scotland from seven years of age Alexander III battled against his own lords and Henry III of England.
1992--- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1992 --- Children of the Mist .....( Hodder and Stoughton )
Alistair MacGregor, the young chief of Clan MacGregor was forced to cope with the intrigue and conflict between the MacGregors and the Campbells.
1993 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1992 --- Footbridge to Enchantment .....( LocharPublishing Ltd. )
A series of essays and articles, first published in the 'Scots Magazine', about the area in which Nigel lives and where he walks every day as he writes.
1993 --- Paperback edition, Published by B & W Edinburgh

1993 --- Druid Sacrifice .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Christian Princess Thanau, pregnant is cast adrift by her Pagan father King Loth. The beginning of the story of her son St Mungo, Kentigern, bringer of Christianity to Glasgow
1993 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1993 --- Tapestry of the Boar.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the reign of Malcolm IV this story is about Hugh De Swinton, expert killer of boars who, at Malcolm's bidding, set up the first hospital in Scotland, at Soutra.
1995 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1994 --- Lord in Waiting.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
John, Lord of Douglas, involved with James III would have preferred James' sister Mary to be on the throne. James III was under the influence of William Sheves, astrologer and alchemist.
1995 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1994 --- Price of a Princess.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The first of two books about Mary Stewart, eldest sister of James III.
1995 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1995 --- Highness in Hiding.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight after Culloden.

1995 --- Honours Even .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Cromwell's attempt to take the 'Honours of Scotland'. The Scottish Crown Jewels.
1996 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1996 --- A Rage of Regents.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
1568 and the defeat of Mary Queen of Scots at Langside and her flight to England. Moray, as Regent, takes revenge on Mary's supporters.
1996 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1996 --- Poetic Justice.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
William Alexander, of Menstrie, a poet, came to be a favourite of King James VI and I, also a poet. Alexander was promoted to Earl of Stirling and Viscount of Canada and Governor of Nova Scotia.
1997 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1997 --- The Lion's Whelp .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The story of King James II a mere child of seven when he inherited the throne after the murder of his father at Perth. Power hungry nobles seized their chance to control the kingdom and Nigel's story is about Alexander Lyon, son of Glamis, and his support and friendship with the young king in his time of greatest need.
1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1997 --- The Marchman .....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the Border lands in the 16th century this is the story of John Maxwell, caught up in the Border Raiders, Mary Queen of Scots and her suitors and the Reformation.
1997 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

High kings and Vikings

1998 --- High Kings and Vikings.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set around 995 young Cormac becomes involved with the High Kings of Scotland and the Viking raiders.Book cover graphic courtesy of Coronet Books.
1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1998 --- Flame for the Fire.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The adventures of David Kennedy, favourite of James IV. David's sister is a favourite mistress of James IV and these relationships are caught up in the politics of Scotland and England as James and Henry Tudor battle for power.
1998 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1999 --- Sword of State.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Set in the time of the youthful Alexander II Nigel's story tells of the friendship between Alexander and Patrick, of the Dunbar and Cospatrick's who had ancient claim to the Scottish throne. Their friendship withstands treachery, danger and rivalry and adds much to our understanding of the Royal court at this time.
1999 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

1999 --- Envoy Extraordinary.....(Hodder and Stoughton)
A continuation of the Cospatrick story commenced in 'Sword of State.)
2000 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

Courting Favour

1999 --- Nigel Tranter, Scotland's Storyteller
Nigel's biography beautifully written by Ray Bradfield, Published only three weeks before his death by B and W Edinburgh.

2000 --- Courting Favour.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
A further part of the Cospatrick saga. The story of the second son John, the Earl of Moray, who was a loyal supporter of David the second of Scotland and of Robert II the first of the Stewart Dynasty. John was married to Marjory, Robert II's daughter. John's diplomatic skills are tested at both the national level when he is sent as an envoy to the English court and within his own lands where he has to challenge his brother-in-law's ravaging of his villages and townships.
2000 --- 'Coronet' paperback edition published in December.

2000 --- End of the Line.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
The last of four books telling the story of Cospatricks the head of the March and Dunbar family.

2000 --- The Admiral.....( Hodder and Stoughton)
Due to be published on 1st June 2001

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1972 --- 'Coronet' 1st edition Paperback, Published by Hodder and Stoughton

THE NIGEL TRANTER BOOK COLLECTORS HOMEPAGE

TRANTER FIRST EDITION BOOKS PUBLICATION TIMELINE

PART II.....1972--2000

Above are shown two first edition covers with permission of Hodder and Stoughton as are the others on this page.

Back to books published 1935 - 1971

Links to Cameron's 'Appreciation of Nigel Tranter in his 90th Year'

E-mail Link

TRANTER FIRST EDITION BOOKS
PUBLICATION TIMELINE