Gaelic Historical Fiction Collection
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Am Prionnsa by Graham Cooper, 9781804251713
Fir an Diùraidh by Alistair Paul, 9781804250877
An Taobh Dorcha by Seonaidh Charity, 9781804252284
About Am Prionnsa:
Shortlisted for the Best Unpublished Manuscript for Adults at the Gaelic Literature Awards 2024
Anns an Ògmhios 1745, tha muinntir gleann sìtheil Thulach Neasail, Siorrachd Obar Dheathain, a’ cluinntinn na naidheachd gu bheil am Prionnsa Teàrlach Eideard Stiùbhart air tighinn gu tìr an Èirisgeigh. Feumaidh an t-uachdaran Teàrlach Gòrdanach agus am ministear Ualtar Syme, banntrach le triùir nighean, roghainn a dhèanamh. An toir iad an taic do na Seumasaich ann a bhith a’ glacadh Crùn Bhreatainn?
Aig an aon àm air tìr-mòr na Roinn Eòrpa, tha Uilleam Augustus, Diùc Chumberland, a’ cumail sùil gheur air an ar-a-mach Sheumasach, mì-fhoighidneach gus am faigh e an sàs anns a’ chòmhraig.
Chan fhada gus am bi saoghal nan Gòrdanach agus nan Symes air a thilgeadh bun os cionn.
In June 1745, the people of peaceful Tullynessle Glen, Aberdeenshire, hear the news that Prince Charles Edward Stuart has landed on Eriskay. The laird Charles Gordon and the minister Walter Syme, a widower with three daughters, must make a decision. Will they give their support to the Jacobites in seizing the British Crown?
At the same time on the European mainland, William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland, is keeping a close eye on the Jacobite rising, impatient until he can be involved in the conflict.
It won’t be long until the world of the Gordons and the Symes is thrown upside down.
About the Author:
Rugadh agus thogadh Graham Cooper ann an ear-thuath na h-Alba. Cheumnaich e à Oilthigh Obar Dethain mar dhotair agus thàinig e gu bhith na dhotair lannsa. Ged a chaidh a’ mhòr chuid den obair aige a dhèanamh ann an Alba, chuir e seachad ùine ann an Èirinn a Tuath, Sasainn agus Nepal.
An dèidh dha a dhreuchd a leigeil dheth, thòisich e Gàidhlig ionnsachadh. Rinn e clasaichean oidhche ann an Obar Dhethain agus e cùrsa no dhà aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Tha e an-diugh a’ fuireach ann an Siorrachd Obar Dhethain far a bheil e fhathast a’ gabhail pàirt ann an tachartasan Club Gàidhlig.
Graham was born and brought up in the North East of Scotland and graduated from the University of Aberdeen in medicine, embarking on a surgical career. Although most of his work was done in Scotland, he spent time in Northern Ireland, England and Nepal.
After retiring, he began learning Gaelic at local night classes and consequently enrolled in some courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. He lives in rural Aberdeenshire now where he still participates in local Gaelic classes and events.
About Fir an Diùraidh:
Shortlisted for The Highland Society of London Prize for Best Fiction Book at The Gaelic Literature Awards 2023.
Tha sinn ann an eathar beag an cuideachd sianar Arannach air an t-slighe gu bhith a' suidhe air an diùraidh aig cùirt an t-seisein ann an Inbhir Aora. Cho luath ’s a dh’fhàgas an t-eathar an cidhe aig Tràigh a' Chaisteil ann an Arainn teannaidh rudan ri dhol ceàrr, togaidh conas ceann is na chois thig peacaidhean nam fear am follais.
Thèid ar toirt cuairt tro cheann iar-dheas na Gàidhealtachd mar a bha i aig toiseach an 19mh linn nuair bha an sgìre a' tighinn fo bhuaidh atharrachaidhean mòra an t-saoghail, dìreach ro àm nam fuadaichean. Tha dàn gach caractair an eisimeil nan atharrachaidhean seo is mar a ghabhas iad riutha còmhla.
An ruig na fir a' chùirt ann an tìde is ma ruigeas am bi e an comas dhaibh breitheanas a thoirt a-mach air an co-chreutairean le cogais ghlan?
We are in a small boat in the company of six Arran men on their way to sit on the Jury at the Court of Session in Inverary. No sooner has the boat left Brodick in Arran than things start to go wrong and in the conflict that arises the men begin to reveal their own sins.
Travelling through the South-west corner of the Gealtacht in the early 19th century we get a flavour of life in the area before it would be altered for ever under the influence of the great changes happening in the wider world. Each character's fate is bound in different ways to these changes and how they deal with them together.
Will the group manage reach the court in Inverary and if the do will they be competent to judge their fellow men with clear consciences?
About the Author:
Tha Alistair Paul stèidhichte air Eilean Arainn, is e a’ fuireach ann an Breadhaig. ’S ann à Glaschu a tha e bho thùs, ach ’s e an ùidh a bh’ aige ann an eachdraidh agus cultar Eilein Arainn a thug air a’ Ghàidhlig ionnsachadh. Le barrachd tuigse sa chànan, thòisich e ri sgeulachdan agus bàrdachd a sgrìobhadh sa Ghàidhlig. Cleachdaidh e dòighean-obrach traidiseanta, a tarraing à dualchas an eilein gus na sgeulachdan eireachdail aige a chruthachadh. Bhuannaich an obair aige duais Làmh-sgrìobhainn as Fheàrr do dh’Inbhich ann an 2020 agus bhuannaich e Duais Sgrìobhadairean Ùra sa Ghàidhlig bho Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean agus an Scottish Book Trust ann an 2018.
Bidh e a’ sgrìobhadh aistidhean, bàrdachd agus lèirmheasan anns an iris air-loidhne Dàna. Nuair nach eil e a’ sgrìobhadh, tha e ag obair mar ghàirnealair agus a’ cluich na fìdhle ann an còmhlan cèilidh.
Alistair Paul is based in the Isle of Arran, and lives in Brodick, although he is originally from Glasgow. His fascination with Arran’s history and culture prompted him to learn Gaelic. His enthusiasm for the language blossomed, developing his connection with Gaelic creative writing. He is interested in traditional story-telling techniques and weaves these into contemporary themes in his short stories. He won the Best Unpublished Manuscript for Adults at the Gaelic Literature Awards 2020 and in 2018 was awarded the Gaelic New Writers Award by the Gaelic Book Council and Scottish Book Trust.
He also writes essays, poetry and reviews for the online Gaelic magazine, Dàna. While he is not busy writing, he works as a landscape gardener and plays the fiddle in a cèilidh band.
About An Taobh Dorcha:
Set in the stunning landscape of Loch Broom during the late 1800s, An Taobh Dorcha immerses readers in a world of hardship, power and humanity. This compelling Gaelic historical fiction follows two newcomers: Gibson, who arrives from Glasgow seeking his roots, and Donald, who assumes the identity of a murdered minister after committing a heinous crime. Their arrival disrupts the quiet community, where the kindness of locals masks an undercurrent of tension. As the story unfolds, the stark contrasts between Both men, whilst different in their morals, are at pivotal crossroads, and their impulsive actions lead to tragic consequences.
Charity’s narrative captures the harsh realities faced by crofters under oppressive landlords and an unsympathetic clergy while celebrating the resilience of ordinary people. With lyrical prose, the author transports readers to enchanting moors and lochside, where beauty contrasts with struggle. An Taobh Dorcha is a poignant reflection on the human spirit, making it a must-read for those captivated by the complexities of life in a bygone era.
About the Author:
SEONAIDH CHARITY is a dedicated Gaelic secondary teacher based in Inverness, where he passionately teaches Gaelic as a language to both GME pupils and learners, as well as delivering subjects through the medium of Gaelic. A former GME pupil himself, Seonaidh pursued his love for the language at Glasgow University before earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Strathclyde University.
His teaching journey took him to Edinburgh, where he served as a classroom teacher and Curriculum Leader. Seonaidh has also contributed significantly to teacher education, having held positions as Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s BA Gaelic and Education degree and UHI’s PGDE courses.
Seonaidh's commitment to educational excellence is underscored by his academic achievements, including a Master of Education (MEd) in Critical Enquiry with Distinction from UHI. His research focused on enhancing speaking skills among GME pupils, reflecting his dedication to fostering effective language acquisition and cultural preservation.