Robert II of Scotland has been depicted in historical novels. They include:
* ''The Three Perils of Man; or, War, women, and witchcraft'' (1822) by
James Hogg. The tale takes place in the reign of Robert II whose "country enjoyed happiness and peace, all save a part adjoining to the borders of
England." Part of the action takes place at
Linlithgow Palace
The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are located in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although mai ...
, where Robert promises to marry his daughter Margaret Stewart "to the knight who shall take that castle of
Roxburgh out of the hands of the English". With Margaret adding her own terms, that "in case of his attempting and failing in the undertaking, he shall forfeit all his lands, castles, towns, and towers to me." In the absence of volunteers, Margaret vows to take the Castle herself, defeating Lord Musgrave and his mistress Jane Howard.
* ''The Lords of Misrule'' (1976) by
Nigel Tranter. Covers events from c. 1388 to 1390. Depicting the last years of Robert II and the rise of
Robert III of Scotland to the throne. As the elderly king has grown "feeble, weary and half-blind", his sons, daughters and other nobles campaign for power. An ungoverned Scotland is ravaged by their conflicts.
Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany
Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340 – 3 September 1420) was a member of the Scottish royal family who served as regent (at least partially) to three Scottish monarchs ( Robert II, Robert III, and James I). A ruthless politician, Albany w ...
and
Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan
Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, Alasdair Mór mac an Rígh, and called the Wolf of Badenoch (1343 – c. 20 July 1405), was the third surviving son of King Robert II of Scotland and youngest by his first wife, Elizabeth Mure of Rowallan. He w ...
are prominently featured.
* ''Courting Favour'' (2000) by Nigel Tranter. Follows the career of
John Dunbar, Earl of Moray in the courts of
David II of Scotland and Robert II. John is a son-in-law to the latter and serves him as a diplomat.
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