Robert Graham Low (8 July 1949[1][2] – 31 May 2021)[3] was a Scottish journalist and writer of historical fiction. His Oathsworn series of novels were set in the Viking Age.
Robert Low | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 July 1949 |
| Died | 31 May 2021 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | Novelist, journalist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Notable works | Oathsworn series |
| Website | |
| robert-low | |
Biography
editLow was war correspondent in Vietnam and several other locations, including Sarajevo, Romania, and Kosovo, until "common-sense, age and the concerns of [his] wife and daughter prevailed".[4] He wrote novels full-time and was a historical reenactor performing with the UK-based group, The Vikings.[5]
Books
editOathsworn Series
edit- The Whale Road (2007)
- The Wolf Sea (2008)
- The White Raven (2009)
- The Prow Beast (2010)
- Crowbone (2012)
- The Untold Tales of Little Crowbone (2012, short e-book only)
Kingdom Series
edit- The Lion Wakes (2011)
- The Lion at Bay (2012)
- The Lion Rampant (2013)
Brothers of the Sands
edit- Beasts Beyond The Wall (2019)
- The Red Serpent (2019)
- Beasts From The Dark (2020)
Border Reivers
edit- A Dish of Spurs (2020)
- Burning the Water (2020)
- Shake Loose the Border (2021)
References
edit- ^ "Robert Low". www.robert-low.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Low, Robert 1949- (Robert Nicholas Low)". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Robert Low". Historical Writers' Association. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "The Oathsworn series | Official website". Robert Low. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Ken Smith (11 August 2009). "Sparkling intellect". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 1 November 2011.