The World, the Flesh and the Devil by Reay Tannahill


The World, the Flesh and the Devil
Title : The World, the Flesh and the Devil
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ISBN : 0517562278
ISBN-10 : 9780517562277
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 479
Publication : First published January 1, 1985

In fifteenth-century Scotland, Bishop Gavin Cameron of Kinveil, the chancellor of Scotland, is determined to stop Archdeacon Columba Crozier's plot to destroy the king

The World, the Flesh and the Devil Reviews

  • Mela

    Medieval historical fiction like I love. The real and fictional characters were believably and fascinating intertwined. Big events and everyday life. You name what makes a great historical novel and you will find it in this book.

    Yet, there was a difference between this one and e.g.
    Sharon Kay Penman's or
    Elizabeth Chadwick's books. I am not sure, where the difference was. Still, it was a splendid journey to the middle ages.

    [4.5 stars]

  • Jean

    Love this book so much that I read it once a year. Reay Tannahill's capture of the droll Scottish wit is unsurpassed, although Diana Gabaldon runs close these days (and it was to Tannahill that Gabaldon sent her first Outlander novel for pre-publication comment). I so wished this had been part of a whole medieval series.

  • Amy

    3.5*

  • Chris Lange

    A beautiful, historical romance, set in rocky, wild Scotland. A very good read.

  • Catherine Martin

    This was a fun summer read although it kind of dragged on.

  • Dawn (& Ron)

    Purchased at The Bookery in Placerville, CA., June 29, 2013. Nice little haul from this pleasantly busy bookstore, had to narrow down our selections since we didn't want to overload our luggage :-(

  • Trina Hollis

    A Lovely, historical romance, set in wild Scotland. Really enjoyed it perfect read for a long winters afternoon.