Robyns books have been written in nineteen different languages and published in twentytwo countries. Read kingdom by robyn young available from rakuten kobo. Robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and a fishing village in devon, during which time she won awards for poetry and edited a regular page in a regional newspaper. Kingdom ebook by robyn young 9781444715149 rakuten kobo. Insurrection ebook by robyn young 9781444715125 rakuten. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 10, 2010. Her first novel, brethren, was the bestselling hardback debut novel of 2006, with. On the 700th anniversary of a pivotal event in scottish history comes the conclusion of robyn youngs epic trilogy about. Her books have been published in more than 15 languages.
On the 700th anniversary of a pivotal event in scottish history comes the conclusion of robyn youngs epic trilogy about robert the bruce, one. Brethren trilogy book 1 by robyn young and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In conclusion robyn young has been able to use the characters and plots to interweave a rich tapestry of scottish history which may or may not be totally accurate but it is a fantastic journey to go on. Robyn young is a compelling voice in historical fiction, writing in the tradition of bernard cornwell, conn iggulden and manda scott.
Robyn young lives in hove, and is the author of brethren, the first novel in a trilogy set in the world of the crusades. Robyn young is the author of the brethren trilogy about the knights templar, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide. This is the epic second novel in the millionselling brethren trilogy it is 1274 and in the fortified city of acre, the last major stronghold of the crusaders in palestine, an epic conflict is beginning will campbell is a templar knight, trained for war, but. Kingdom, robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 by. Robyn young born in oxford in september 1975 is an english author of historical fiction. Robert has achieved his great ambition to be crowned king of scotland, but in doing so has provoked the wrath of the new king of england, edward ii. The actionpacked second volume in bestselling author robyn youngs trilogy about robert the bruce, one of historys greatest rebels it is the late th century, and king edward of england marches on scotland intent on conquest, his campaign to unite the. Kingdom insurrection trilogy, book 3 by robyn young. Robyn young is an english author of historical fiction.
Robyn young was born in oxford in september 1975, the only child of a civil engineer father and an artist and folk singer mother. Her books have been published in twenty countries, and she now lives and writes in brighton. Then in 2006 her debut novel brethren was picked up by hodder. Published in the year of the 700th anniversary of a pivotal event in scottish history the battle of bannockburn comes the conclusion of robyn youngs epic. Scots magazine with robyn youngs meticulously researched kingdom one suspects this might be more faithful to the records than many a. Robyn young is the author of the brethren trilogy about the knights templar, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide, and the insurrection trilogy, which began in insurrection and rebellion. After hitchhiking to brighton at 19, she worked as a festival organiser, a music promoter and a financial advisor. The book brethren set in the ninth and last crusade describes a young teenage boy, who starts as a sergeant and is promoted to become a full knight templar.
With robyn youngs meticulously researched kingdom one suspects this might be more faithful to the records than many a supposedly factual account. She is most widely known for her brethren trilogy, set in the middle ages. During that time, she had several poems published and won an award for journalism. Read kingdom robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 by robyn young available from rakuten kobo. She has a masters in creative writing from the university of sussex. Kingdom insurrection trilogy, book 3 by robyn young book cover, description, publication history. Robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 ebook. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In his veins runs the blood of kings, and his destiny to realize his familys claim to the throne of scotland remains at the forefront of his mind. Kingdom by robyn young, 9780340963715, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Leaving his wartorn kingdom, robert the bruce sails to ireland, determined to find the staff and keep it out of edwards hands. In the tradition of bernard cornwell, conn iggulden and manda scott, brethren brilliantly evokes that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the west as the crusades.
Robyn young books list of books by author robyn young. From her mothers side, her blood is welsh and irish, and from her fathers, english and scottish, so she considers herself to be a true brit. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Young worked briefly as a financial consultant, during which time she started writing a novel. From the burning plains of syria to the filthy backstreets of paris and london, brethren is the story of will campbell, coming of age in a time of conspiracy. Insurrection is the first novel in robyn youngs insurrection trilogy, her fourth book overall, published on 14 october 2010 through hodder and stoughton. It teems with characters and the intricacies of the feuding, treacherous english court and scottish nobility. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The epic first novel in the millionselling brethren trilogy. Robyn young is the internationally bestselling author of the brethren and insurrection trilogies and forthcoming series new world rising. Booktopia has kingdom, robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 by robyn young.
Robyn young was born in oxford in 1975 and grew up in devon. She has a masters in creative writing from the university of sussex and lives and. Buy a discounted paperback of kingdom online from australias leading online bookstore. The author of numerous poems and short stories published in magazines and anthologies, robyn has a masters in creative writing with distinction from the university of sussex. Irresistibleteeming with spirited characters, treachery and betrayal. Robyn young has worked as a creative writing teacher, financial advisor, folk singer, and music festival organizer, and has traveled extensively in europe and egypt. Insurrection trilogy book 1 by robyn young available from rakuten kobo. Crusade brethren trilogy kindle edition by robyn young. Kingdom by robyn young overdrive rakuten overdrive. Robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 by robyn. Join facebook to connect with robyn young and others you may know. Kingdom robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 ebook by robyn. Now available together, the next three novels in new york times bestselling author robyn carrs beloved thunder point series. Robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and devon.
Young follows the manifestations of bruces struggle for power down to the most minute detail, culminating in glory and victory. Natalie, a young art student in new york city, is struggling to pay her bills when a friend makes a suggestion. Forbidden falls originally published january 2010 in mass market paperback and reissued october 2014 in mass market paperback. A pretty woman tale turns toxic and deadly in this provocative thriller of sex, obsession, and murder from robyn harding, the master of domestic suspense kathleen barber and the usa today bestselling author of the party and her pretty face.
Stub icon, this article about a novelist from the united kingdom is a stub. Four years ago she was a completely unknown writer who had spent years trying unsuccessfully to get published. Robert the bruce, insurrection trilogy book 3 authors. On the 700th anniversary of a pivotal event in scottish history comes the conclusion of robyn youngs epic trilogy about robert the bruce, one of historys greatest rebels. First published on the 700th anniversary of the pivotal event in scottish history, the epic story of robert bruce comes. Crusade is a novel by robyn young set during the end of the ninth and final crusade. The publishing success of author robyn young has been phenomenal.