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Robert Low (writer)
Robert Graham Low (8 July 1949 – 31 May 2021) was a Scottish journalist and writer of historical fiction. His ''Oathsworn'' series of novels were set in the Viking Age. Biography Low was war correspondent in Vietnam and several other locations, including Sarajevo, Romania, and Kosovo Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a partially recognised state in Southeast Euro ..., until "common-sense, age and the concerns of iswife and daughter prevailed". He wrote novels full-time and was a historical reenactor performing with the UK-based group, The Vikings. Books ''Oathsworn'' Series #'' The Whale Road'' (2007) #'' The Wolf Sea'' (2008) #'' The White Raven'' (2009) #'' The Prow Beast'' (2010) #'' Crowbone'' (2012) #'' The Untold Tales of Little Crowbone'' (2012, short e-book only) ''Kingdom'' Series #'' The Lion W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The White Raven (novel)
''The White Raven'' is the third novel of the five-part ''Oathsworn'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 6 August 2009 through Harper. The novel was well received. Plot The story revolves around Orm Rurikson, a young man who joined the crew of a Viking band as a child and is now their reluctant leader. This novel centres around the oathsworn band returning to their quest for Attila the Hun’s legendary lost hoard of silver. A number of their band have been kidnapped by Prince Vladimir and face impalement should Orm fail to bring them the treasure. Reception The novel was well received by critics. In an article for the ''Yorkshire Evening Post'', the reviewer states that the novel is "another rip-roaring yarn from Low, told with enormous panache" and that "Low has shown himself to be most adept at constructing an authentic historical atmosphere". Reviewing for '' Black Gate'' magazine Bill Ward writes, of the hardships suffered by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Journalists
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2021 Deaths
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1952 Births
Year 195 ( CXCV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Scrapula and Clemens (or, less frequently, year 948 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 195 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus has the Roman Senate deify the previous emperor Commodus, in an attempt to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. * King Vologases V and other eastern princes support the claims of Pescennius Niger. The Roman province of Mesopotamia rises in revolt with Parthian support. Severus marches to Mesopotamia to battle the Parthians. * The Roman province of Syria is divided and the role of Antioch is diminished. The Romans annexed the Syrian cities of Edessa and Nisibis. Severus re-establish his h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Historical Novelists
Scottish usually refers to something of, from, or related to Scotland, including: *Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family native to Scotland *Scottish English *Scottish national identity, the Scottish identity and common culture *Scottish people, a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland *Scots language, a West Germanic language spoken in lowland Scotland *Symphony No. 3 (Mendelssohn), a symphony by Felix Mendelssohn known as ''the Scottish'' See also *Scotch (other) *Scotland (other) *Scots (other) *Scottian (other) *Schottische The schottische is a partnered country dance that apparently originated in Bohemia. It was popular in Victorian era ballrooms as a part of the Bohemian folk-dance craze and left its traces in folk music of countries such as Argentina ("chotis"Span ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ca:Escocès ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lion Wakes
''The Lion Wakes'' is the first novel of the ''Kingdom'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 14 April 2011 through Harper. The novel was well received. Plot The story revolves around the fictional character of Hal Sientcler of Herdmanston. Hal owns a minor holding in Lothian and the novel describes Hal's problems regarding the appointment of John Balliol by Edward I of England as the King of Scotland. The book follows the beginning of the story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, culminating in the Battle of Falkirk, during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Reception The novel was well received. In a review for The Scotsman, the reviewer found the novel "gripping, written with great bravura, and dense in texture." The reviewer comments that the novel does require concentration while reading given "the plot is as confused and full of contradictions as the history on which it draws", however states that "the attention required is well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Untold Tales Of Little Crowbone
''Crowbone'' is the fifth and final novel of the ''Oathsworn'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 13 September 2012 through Harper. Its publication was followed the next day by the author's putting a short (9-page) e-book short story collection on his website as a companion piece: ''The Untold Tales of Little Crowbone''. Due to its brevity, StoryGraph counts the e-book as "#5.5" in the series. Plot Unlike the previous four volumes in the ''Oathsworn'' series, the story of ''Crowbone'' now revolves around 17-year-old Olaf "Crowbone" Tryggvason, already an experienced warrior, but also kin of late King Harald Fairhair and true heir to the throne of Norway. (As a result, the story can be followed without having read the previous four books.) A dying monk passes on a secret which puts Crowbone and the Oathsworn into harsher conflict with his enemies Gunnhild, the Witch Mother of Kings, and her son Gudrod, to determine the kingdom's future. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crowbone
''Crowbone'' is the fifth and final novel of the ''Oathsworn'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 13 September 2012 through Harper. Its publication was followed the next day by the author's putting a short (9-page) e-book short story collection on his website as a companion piece: ''The Untold Tales of Little Crowbone''. Due to its brevity, StoryGraph counts the e-book as "#5.5" in the series. Plot Unlike the previous four volumes in the ''Oathsworn'' series, the story of ''Crowbone'' now revolves around 17-year-old Olaf "Crowbone" Tryggvason, already an experienced warrior, but also kin of late King Harald Fairhair and true heir to the throne of Norway. (As a result, the story can be followed without having read the previous four books.) A dying monk passes on a secret which puts Crowbone and the Oathsworn into harsher conflict with his enemies Gunnhild, the Witch Mother of Kings, and her son Gudrod, to determine the kingdom's future. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prow Beast
''The Prow Beast'' is the fourth novel of the five-part ''Oathsworn'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 5 August 2010 through Harper. The novel was well received. Plot The story revolves around Orm Rurikson, a young man who joined the crew of a Viking band as a child and is now their reluctant leader. This novel centres around the oathsworn band attempting to protect the pregnant Queen Sigrith from the combined forces of their old enemy Sterki and Styrbjorn, nephew to King Eirik, who is seeking to claim the throne by ridding himself of the current heir, Sigrith's child. Reception The novel was well received. Gareth Wilson, writing for on-line review site ''Falcata Times'', praised Low's ability to "search the tales of the ancient Norse to weave a thread that the Norn’s would be proud to call their own" and stated he was "sad to say that this is going to be the last offering in the Oathsworn series for a while". The novel was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wolf Sea
''The Wolf Sea'' is the second novel of the five-part ''Oathsworn'' series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 4 August 2008 through Harper. The novel was relatively well received. Plot The story revolves around Orm Rurikson, a young man who joined the crew of a Viking band as a child in the previous novel and is now their reluctant leader. This novel centres around the band pursuing Starkad, a villain based on the historical figure of legend, in an effort to reclaim their magical sword "Rune Serpent", which Starkad has stolen. Reception The novel received mostly positive acclaim from reviewers, with most citing Low's gritty realism as both the novels triumph and, for some, detraction. In a favourable review for the Yorkshire Evening Post, the reviewer states that "it's narrated by Low with all the gritty, down-to-earth realism that breathed such life into his first novel" and comments that this novel is a good illustration as to "why historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting related to the past events, but is fictional. Although the term is commonly used as a synonym for historical fiction literature, it can also be applied to other types of narrative, including theatre, opera, cinema, and television, as well as video games and graphic novels. An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the depicted period. Authors also frequently choose to explore notable historical figures in these settings, allowing readers to better understand how these individuals might have responded to their environments. The historical romance usually seeks to romanticize eras of the past. Some subgenres such as alternate history and historical fantasy insert intentionally ahistorical or speculative elements into a novel. Works of historical fiction are sometimes criticized for lack of authe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
