Charles Roy MacKinnon explained
Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon |
Honorific Suffix: | Laird MacKinnon of Dunakin |
Birth Name: | Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon |
Birth Date: | 1924 |
Birth Place: | Scotland, UK |
Death Date: | 2005 |
Death Place: | Scotland, UK |
Occupation: | Writer, novelist |
Nationality: | British |
Period: | 1958–1984 |
Genre: | Non-fiction, romance, suspense fiction |
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.
Biography
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.
Bibliography
As Charles MacKinnon of Dunakin
Non-fiction books
- 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
Single novels
- 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
Single novels
- 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
Single novels
- 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
Band of Angels Series
- Angel of No Mercy (1968)
- Angel of Death (1968)
- Where Angel Treads (1969)
- Angel Abroad (1969)
- Angel of Vengeance (1970)
- Angel in Paradise (1970)
- Send for Angel (1970)
- Ask an Angel (1970)
- Angel and the Nero (1971)
- Fanfare for Angel (1971)
- Angel at Arms (1971)
- Angel and the Red Admiral (1972)
Single novels
- A Matter of Motive (1969)
As I. Torr
Single novels
- Love Finds the Way (1972)
Charles MacKinnon
Castlemore Series
- Castlemore (1973)
- A House at War (1973)
- The Years Beyond (1974)
Single novels
- Mereford Tapestry (1974)
- The Matriarch (1975)
- Farthingale's Folly (1977)
As Vivian Stuart
Single novels
- Darnley's Bride (1976)
- The New Mrs. Aldrich (1976)
- The Darkness of Love (1977)
As Barbara Lynn
Single novels