Macbeth the King

Across a huge colourful canvas, ranging from the wilds of Scotland to Norway, Denmark and Rome, here is the story of the real MacBeth. Set aside Shakespeare’s portrait: read instead of his struggle to make and save a united Scotland. In this impressively researched and vivid portrayal, Tranter belies the popular perception of a savage, murderous ambitious king. Instead, he tells of MacBeth’s struggle to make and save a united Scotland; his devotion to his great love, the young Queen Gruoch; the humane laws they fought for; the great battle they were forced to fight. And the terrible price they paid. ‘Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland’s heroes’ Scotland on Sunday

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He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history Daily Telegraph One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers The Times An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels She magazine Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes Scotland on Sunday Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting Historical Novels Review