James III of Scotland - Fictional Portrayals

Fictional Portrayals

James III has been depicted in historical novels and short stories. They include:

  • Price of a Princess (1994) by Nigel Tranter. The book takes place in the years 1465–1469. The main character is Mary Stewart, Countess of Arran, a sister of James III. She is depicted joining her husband Thomas Boyd, Earl of Arran in a mission to the court of Christian I of Denmark. The two negotiate the ceding of Orkney and Shetland from the Kalmar Union to the Kingdom of Scotland.
  • Lord in Waiting (1994) by Nigel Tranter. The book takes place in the years 1474–1488. It covers events of the reign of James III, seen from the perspective of "John, Lord of Douglas". James III is depicted influenced by one William Sheves, the court astrologer and alchemist. Douglas would rather have Mary Stewart (see above) on the throne.
  • The Admiral (2001) by Nigel Tranter. The book takes place in the years 1480–1530. It covers the career of Andrew Wood of Largo and the formation of the Royal Scots Navy. James III is depicted favoring Wood with the title of Lord High Admiral of Scotland.
  • The Unicorn Hunt (1993) by Dorothy Dunnett. Volume 5 in The House of Niccolò series.
  • To Lie with Lions (1995) by Dorothy Dunnett. Volume 6 in The House of Niccolò series.
  • Gemini (2000) by Dorothy Dunnett. Volume 8 in The House of Niccolò series.

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