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Title	:	Children of the Mist
Author	:	Nigel Tranter
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 346 pages
Published	:	July 1st 1993 by Hodder & Stoughton (first published 1992)
Categories	:	Cultural. Scotland. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction

Children of the Mist

Nigel Tranter

Paperback | Pages: 346 pages

Rating: 3.76 | 76 Users | 5 Reviews

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What a great read. Based on Fact, Nigel Tranter tells the story of the MacGregor clan, who was tricked into wrongdoing by the Campbells who wanted their land. Alastair MacGregor, the chief of the clan became chief at the tender age of 19 when his father was murdered by Black Douglas Campbell. The story tells of Alasdair's constant struggle to keep his land and clan safe from the machinations of the Campbells. the clan was finally censured and forbidden to use their name or their plad, a tragic happening for any proud Highlander. They retreated to the hidden areas of their territory and were called "The Children of the Mist." It was 300 years before the cemsure was lifted. Great read but sad ending too.mHighly recommmended to anyone who loves Scotland.

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Original Title:	Children of the Mist
ISBN:	0340570997 (ISBN13: 9780340570999)
Edition Language:	English

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What a great storyteller Nigel Tranter was. 'Children of the Mist' brings to life the plotting and scheming of Highland clan life centuries ago, the human drama set against a subtly evoked landscape. The ending will haunt you for a long while.

As historical fiction goes, this was pretty good. It was faithful to the character and spirit of the times and the accuracy of the events seemed to coincide reasonably with the research I have done. I wonder about the unrequited romance between Himself and Lennox's mistress, and the villainous Campbells are painted pretty uniformly black and Himself uniformly white, but a good story needs heroes and villains and a little romance, right? The book seemed a little slow to get going but became more



Nigel Tranter OBE was a Scottish historian and author.

Riveting from start to finish.

What a great read. Based on Fact, Nigel Tranter tells the story of the MacGregor clan, who was tricked into wrongdoing by the Campbells who wanted their land. Alastair MacGregor, the chief of the clan became chief at the tender age of 19 when his father was murdered by Black Douglas Campbell. The story tells of Alasdair's constant struggle to keep his land and clan safe from the machinations of the Campbells. the clan was finally censured and forbidden to use their name or their plad, a tragic