Good non-reference books, Scots related...?

**LadyGriffin** · 14th July 08, 07:48 PM

For all you out there that like Scottish history and romance, I highly recommend the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

* 1700's * Scotland! * Men in Kilts!* Romance! * Gallant Men with long hair and bare chests! * Men in Kilts!* Oh, I said that once already.

um, maybe I am getting carried away. Where is that next book? LOL

Warning, her books run 850 to over 1000 pages EACH. Well worth the read though!

Can anyone else recommend any books that have a good storyline to them?

Julie

**Splinty** · 14th July 08, 08:23 PM

Julie,

I saw this subject line and clicked just so I could recommend her books! Man alive don't they just make you want to find some standing stones and get a man like Jamie?

:P

**LadyGriffin** · 15th July 08, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Splinty

Julie,

I saw this subject line and clicked just so I could recommend her books! Man alive don't they just make you want to find some standing stones and get a man like Jamie?

:P

I actually HAVE a gallant man like Jamie. A much older Jamie, but many of the characteristics. No long hair, unfortunately. He shaves his head now. *sigh*

I still would not trade him for anything!

**Ian.MacAllan** · 16th July 08, 11:54 AM

George MacDonald Fraser is a well-respected author. Anyone who has any experience with military culture will probably find his McAuslan stories hilarious. Many people also appreciate the Flashman novels.

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**Arlen** · 14th July 08, 08:45 PM

I'm a big fan of the Outlander books. My wife got me into them when we read them together shortly after we started dating and I really love D.G's writing style. They are such good books I even forgive her grave historical errors from early on. (And that is saying a lot since I am usually volubly annoyed about such things.)

As far as other Scottish books, I will ALWAYS recommend Nigel Tranter. His books are all well researched and well written. (Though less fantastical than the Outlander books.)

Enjoy.

**McMurdo** · 15th July 08, 03:52 AM

Well Besides the works of Robert Burns I'd say for a good wee read, no 1000 pages here I would go with

A fun wee book perfect for summertime.

**sharpdressedscot** · 15th July 08, 08:54 AM

Waverly??? By Sir Walter Scott.

**Nick the DSM** · 15th July 08, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

Waverly??? By Sir Walter Scott.

*** here!

**MacMoose** · 15th July 08, 09:21 AM

Two Crowns For America by Katherine Kurtz is an interesting story connecting the Scottish Rites with both Scottish and American independence.

the Rebel King series by Charles Randolph Bruce & Carolyn Hale Bruce are excellent reads (though they could have been run through a spell checker!). I have met the authors, wonderful people.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 18th July 08, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by MacMoose

Two Crowns For America by Katherine Kurtz is an interesting story connecting the Scottish Rites with both Scottish and American independence.

Katherine Kurtz also has an excellent occult/detective series set in present day Scotland-- THE ADEPT, which follows the exploits of Adam Sinclair (a magical adept) and the members of his "lodge" as they confront the dark forces. A really good read, lots of cool Scottish historical references (all true), and enough action to keep even video gamers turning the page. There are, I believe, half a dozen books in the series.