Charles Roy MacKinnon

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Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon, Laird MacKinnon of Dunakin (1924 in Scotland – 2005 in Scotland), was a prolific British writer. He wrote historical books and novels of diverse genres under various pseudonyms: Charles Stuart, Charles MacKinnon, Charles MacKinnon of Dunakin, C. R. MacKinnon of Dunakin, C. R. MacKinnon, Graham Montrose, Iain Torr, I. Torr, Vivian Stuart, Vivian Donald and Barbara Lynn.[1]

Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon

Laird MacKinnon of Dunakin
BornCharles Roy Stuart-Vernon
1924
Scotland, UK
Died2005
Scotland, UK
OccupationWriter, novelist
NationalityBritish
Period1958–1984
GenreNon-fiction, romance, suspense fiction

Biography edit

Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon, F.R.S.A., F.S.A.(Scot.), born in 1924 in Scotland, was hereditary chieftain and laird of Dunakin and of Dunakin Castle, Isle of Skye; and hereditary seanchaidh of the Clan MacKinnon. He served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.A.F. [2]

Bibliography edit

As Charles MacKinnon of Dunakin edit

Non-fiction books edit

  • The Clan MacKinnon: A short history (1958)
  • Tartans and Highland Dress (1960)
  • The Highlands in History (1961)
  • Scotland's Heraldry (1962)
  • The Observer's Book of Heraldry (1966)
  • The Scottish Highlanders: A Personal View (1984)

As Vivian Donald edit

Single novels edit

  • Better a Neighbour (1962)
  • A Far Cry (1963)
  • Love Comes to Lochieburn (1966)
  • Highland Reel (1967)
  • Island Paradise (1968)
  • Love On Location (1968)
  • The Roots of Love (1970)
  • The Laird and the Lady (1972)
  • The Happy Isle (1972)
  • The Lady Ambassador (1972)
  • Royal Scot (1972)
  • A Royal Affair (1972)
  • The Crock of Gold (1973)
  • For Love or Money (1973)
  • Cathy's Choice (1978)
  • Love Royal (1978)
  • Julie's Girl (1978)
  • Elizabeth in Love (1979)

As Iain Torr edit

Single novels edit

  • Westering Home (1963)
  • The Hills of Home (1964)
  • A Time for Change (1965)
  • No Room for Love (1966)
  • When I Give (1966)
  • Sundown (1968)
  • The Long Road Home (1969)
  • Haven of Peace (1970)
  • Janie (1974)

As Charles Stuart edit

Single novels edit

  • Highland Fling (1964)
  • Cupids and Coronets (1974)
  • The Happy Hostage (1975)
  • The Sun in Her Heart (1975)
  • Palmer's Court (1975)
  • Blood's Bride (1975)

As Graham Montrose edit

Band of Angels Series edit

  1. Angel of No Mercy (1968)
  2. Angel of Death (1968)
  3. Where Angel Treads (1969)
  4. Angel Abroad (1969)
  5. Angel of Vengeance (1970)
  6. Angel in Paradise (1970)
  7. Send for Angel (1970)
  8. Ask an Angel (1970)
  9. Angel and the Nero (1971)
  10. Fanfare for Angel (1971)
  11. Angel at Arms (1971)
  12. Angel and the Red Admiral (1972)

Single novels edit

  • A Matter of Motive (1969)

As I. Torr edit

Single novels edit

  • Love Finds the Way (1972)

Charles MacKinnon edit

Castlemore Series edit

  1. Castlemore (1973)
  2. A House at War (1973)
  3. The Years Beyond (1974)

Single novels edit

  • Mereford Tapestry (1974)
  • The Matriarch (1975)
  • Farthingale's Folly (1977)

As Vivian Stuart edit

Single novels edit

  • Darnley's Bride (1976)
  • The New Mrs. Aldrich (1976)
  • The Darkness of Love (1977)

As Barbara Lynn edit

Single novels edit

  • Tender Longings (1978)

References and sources edit

  1. ^ A Dictionary of Literary Pseudonyms in the English Language, Taylor & Francis, 2000
  2. ^ The Author's & Writer's Who's Who, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., 1997