Bruce and Comyn's argument in Greyfriars Church, which resulted in Comyn's death, causes Bruce to be hastily crowned King of Scotland. There are collaborations, and clashes of vision, with his contemporary William Wallace, alliances and friendships with, amongst others, James Douglas and William de Lamberton, and deadly rivalry with John Comyn. As Scotland suffers an English invasion and occupation, Bruce begins his struggle to establish a new order in Scotland. A shocked witness, Robert Bruce is forced to consider his own loyalties. It begins with John I of Scotland (John Balliol) humiliated and stripped of his crown by Edward I of England. Set during the period 1296-1306, this book follows the life of Robert, Earl of Carrick as he begins to understand his destiny. "First published in 1969 by Hodder & Stoughton." "Robert the Bruce: The Steps to the Empty Throne" It was later published in one volume as "The Bruce Trilogy". Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set after 1603.įor other books by Nigel Tranter, see here. Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set before 1286 or The period closes with the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI of Scotland acceded the English throne.įor historical novels set outside this timeframe see This begins with the death of Alexander III, which precipitated the Contest for the Crown and the Wars of Scottish Independence. This page includes those of his historical novels set in Scotland in the period 1286-1603. Nigel Tranter was a Scottish author who wrote many novels based on actual historical events and characters. Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set between 1286-1603
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