Poetic Justice

(Hardback)

---

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Laird of a small estate, Will Alexander of Menstrie, poet and tutor, was a man of modest ambitions. But when James VI learned of his poetic genius, the king had other plans for him.

In 1603, when James VI of Scotland became James I of England, he summoned Will to London and commanded him to translate the Psalms for the new royal version of the Bible in English - which remains the definitive edition to this day.

At the English court, Will Alexander consorted with the most famous poets of the age including Shakespeare and Jonson. By the time he died, the humble Scottish laird had become Earl of Stirling, Viscount of Canada, Governor of Nova Scotia and Secretary of State for Scotland.

Laced with intrigue and absorbing historical detail, Nigel Tranter charts the extraordinary story of this astonishing man.

'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday

Reviews

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

An informative, entertaining read - Daily Examiner

He treats history with respect - Financial Times

Author Bio

One of Scotland,s best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.