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]
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Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon
Laird MacKinnon of Dunakin |
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Born | Charles Roy Stuart-Vernon 1924 Scotland, UK |
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Died | 2005 Scotland, UK |
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Occupation | Writer, novelist |
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Nationality | British |
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Period | 1958–1984 |
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Genre | Non-fiction, romance, suspense fiction |
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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]
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)
A Dictionary of Literary Pseudonyms in the English Language, Taylor & Francis, 2000
The Author's & Writer's Who's Who, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., 1997