The Clan Donald Saga
Their roots were in ancient Ireland with its high kings, in the Isles where the Norse settled and in ancient Dalriada, the Kingdom of the Gaels. They were the great sea lords, plying the waters in their longships and galleys, ruling the western Highlands and the Hebrides for four hundred years.
From Somerled, the first Lord of the Isles, to the Macdonalds who fought alongside Scotland's kings and, later, at Culloden for freedom from the English, to those who came to America to help win her independence, they were known for their courage, honor and constancy.
These are the tales of their chieftains, men of great deeds whose stories are worth remembering, and the woman they loved. In bringing them to the world of historical fiction, I write about my own clan, my own heritage, hoping to inspire my fellow Clan Donald members and my readers who love all things Scottish.
See the Pinterest storyboard for the series.
The Saga will cover several centuries:
Summer Warrior (Somerled, 12th century)
Bound by Honor (Angus Og Macdonald, 13th and 14th centuries)
From Somerled, the first Lord of the Isles, to the Macdonalds who fought alongside Scotland's kings and, later, at Culloden for freedom from the English, to those who came to America to help win her independence, they were known for their courage, honor and constancy.
These are the tales of their chieftains, men of great deeds whose stories are worth remembering, and the woman they loved. In bringing them to the world of historical fiction, I write about my own clan, my own heritage, hoping to inspire my fellow Clan Donald members and my readers who love all things Scottish.
See the Pinterest storyboard for the series.
The Saga will cover several centuries:
Summer Warrior (Somerled, 12th century)
Bound by Honor (Angus Og Macdonald, 13th and 14th centuries)
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The background photograph is by Paul Marriott, taken from the Isle of Man looking out to the Irish Sea where the Clan Donald Saga begins. It is used with his permission. The smaller banner image of the Isle of Skye is by photographer Kenny Muir and is used with his permission. My thanks to these talented photographers!