The only 2 reviews already here are poles apart, one very positive and the other calling it a dirge. The Bruce trilogy is abridged too, such a shame. The overall score of 3 is because it has been abridged. You get a brief intro by the man himself as well. I've bought this in the sale and it's good value, well narrated. Overall the books were wonderful and I learnt so much. For me his history and storytelling was compelling, but his weaker area was the imagined personal relationships as between husband and wife. My parents met Mr Tranter several times and so I know of the lengths he went to get historical details as accurate as possible, given the passage of years. Like hundreds, probably thousands, of children growing up in Scots ex-pat families I was taught much of our history through Nigel Tranter and had devoured his books by my mid- teens. The 'William Wallace' this is outstanding story of hero of Scottish Independence.Īnyone who saw the film 'Braveheart' might like to read or listen to this book and find out what the story really was. It creates imagination about the story through his bold voice that explains, capturing the essence of a story told by a writer who remains tender to the tragedy it contains. This two-hour and fifty four minutes abridged audio version of also includes author commentary and an original narrated by Michael Elder. The tutored and encouraged by the heroic William Wallace, he determined to continue the fight for an independent Scotland, sustained by a passionate love for his land. It is a good read and even better if you happen to be Scottish.

Nigel Tranter has written many historical novels, mostly set in Scotland. The eponymous hero swears to rid his land of their cruelty and to restore Robert the Bruce to the throne. At the end of the 13th century Scotland was suffering under the tyranny of the English and Edward Plantagenet. This is finest story of Scotland's most honored son, a patriot unrivaled. This is a story based on the life of William Wallace the hero of Scotland. The Wallace: Scotland's Greatest Hero by Nigel Tranter is very finest story.

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