Charles Roy MacKinnon

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]

Not to be confused with the British female novelist Vivian Stuart or USA female musician Barbara Lynn.
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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

Band of Angels Series
  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
  • A Matter of Motive (1969)

Single novels
  • Love Finds the Way (1972)

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

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

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

Single novels
  • Tender Longings (1978)

References and sources
  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
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