James IV of Scotland - Fictional Portrayals

Fictional Portrayals

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

  • The Yellow Frigate (1855) by James Grant, also known as The Three Sisters. The main events of the novel take place in the year 1488, covering the Battle of Sauchieburn, the assassination of James III of Scotland, the rise to the throne of James IV, and the plots of the so-called English faction in Scotland. James IV, and Margaret Drummond are prominently depicted. Andrew Wood of Largo and Henry VII of England are secondary characters.
  • In the King's Favour (1899) by J. E. Preston Muddock. Covers the last few months of James IV's reign and ends with the Battle of Flodden (1513).
  • The Arrow of the North (1906) by R. H. Forster. The novel mainly depicts Northumberland in the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII of England. It covers the Flodden campaign of the Anglo-Scottish Wars and the finale depicts the battle which ended James IV's life.
  • The Crimson Field (1916) by Halliwell Sutcliffe. Also covers the Anglo-Scottish Wars. It features James IV and "ends with a full account of the Battle of Flodden" (1513).
  • King Heart (1926) by Carola Oman. The story depicts Scotland in the time of James IV. The king himself is depicted in an epilogue featuring the Battle of Flodden (1513).
  • Gentle Eagle (1937) by Christine Orr, fictional account of the king's life
  • Chain of Destiny (1964) by Nigel Tranter, fictional account of the king's life, from Sauchieburn to Flodden
  • Falcon (1972) by A J Stewart, an unusual work by an author claiming to be a reincarnation of the king
  • The Tournament of the Black Lady is a short story which features the 1508 jousting tournament held by King James at Edinburgh Castle.
  • The Tournament of the African Lady is a short animation that recreates the jousting tournament held by King James lV of Scotland on the 31st May 1508.

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