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Д«etween 19 Tranter published the landmark series The Fortified House in Scotland (in five volumes). While Tranter never served overseas, one of his manuscripts did it was never recovered. War service did not stop Tranter writing, and a number of novels were published during the war years, some inspired by his own experiences. Tranter also wrote several westerns under the pseudonym Nye Tredgold to provide additional income for his family, and a dozen children's books -adventure stories aimed at 8-10 year olds. These had varied settings, from modern-day Europe to historical Scotland. Over the next few years, he wrote several more novels in the same vein: light-hearted romantic adventures about imaginary characters.

Unfortunately, they went bankrupt soon after its publication in 1937, and he didn't receive any payment. However, Trespass soon followed and was accepted by The Moray Press. Encouraged by his wife, he wrote his first novel, In Our Arms Our Fortune, which was rejected by the publishers. As a result, in 1935, at age 25, he published his first book, The Fortalices and Early Mansions of Southern Scotland. WritingsДЇrom childhood onwards, Tranter took a great interest in castles and their associated history. He joined the Royal Artillery and served in East Anglia in the Second World War. In 1933 he married May Jean Campbell Grieve and had two children, Frances May and Philip. He trained as an accountant and worked in Scottish National Insurance Company, founded by his uncle.

Nigel Tranter was born in Glasgow and educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh.

Novels by nigel tranter