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- Hodder & Stoughton
Fiction, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction
The story of Kenneth Mac Alpin, the 9th-century warrior hero who strove to bring his people together to stand against their enemies, and in doing so fathered a nation
Norse-Slayer and nationbuilder, Kenneth, son of Alpin mac Eochaidh, King of Galloway, was the visionary who brought together the ancient kingdoms of Alba, Dalriada, Strathclyde and Galloway to create the country of Scotland in the ninth century.
Yet his vision was wider still. He dreamed of a great coming together of all the Celtic people, Scots, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx, united against the Norse and the Anglo-Saxon invaders.
Fighting not only his country's enemies but also the fractious, obstinate wilfulness of his own people, his legacy was a nation, with it's own patron saint, the apostle Andrew, that would edure from the ninth century to the present day.
'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
Praise for Kenneth
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He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history - Daily Telegraph
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One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers - The Times
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An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels - She magazine
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Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes - Scotland on Sunday
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Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting - Historical Novels Review
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An informative, entertaining read - Daily Examiner
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He treats history with respect - Financial Times
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