Right Royal Friend
Right Royal Friend by Nigel Tranter, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2003, is a work of fiction that explores the significant changes occurring when James the Sixth of Scotland ascends to the English throne. The narrative follows David Murray, the son of a Perthshire laird, who unexpectedly becomes the Cup Bearer and Master of the Horse to King James. Alongside James’s foster brother, John Erskine, the trio navigates a landscape filled with political intrigue and dynastic maneuvering.
Readers will find a rich depiction of David’s journey as he grapples with his newfound responsibilities and his desire for a quiet life with Elizabeth Beaton in the Perthshire hills. The story delves into the complexities of loyalty and ambition during a pivotal time in Scots and English history, highlighting the interplay between personal aspirations and royal demands. This edition spans 279 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a detailed historical narrative.
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When James the Sixth, His Grace of Scotland, also becomes His Majesty of England, far-reaching changes take place in the two realms.
David Murray, the young son of Sir Andrew, a Perthshire laird, has no aspirations to greatness. Then a chance encounter with King James the Sixth leads to him becoming Cup Bearer and Master of the Horse to his young liege. Together with James’s foster brother John Erskine, Master of Mar, the three men enter a new era of political intrigue and dynastic manoeuvring.
When David meets and falls in love with Elizabeth Beaton he hopes that he can distance himself from court events and lead a quiet family life in his beloved Perthshire hills. But the demands of a right royal friend lead him straight back into the thick of one of the most notable periods of Scots and English history.
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