
The Game of Kings
Book One in the Legendary Lymond Chronicles
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Narrated by:
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David Monteath
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By:
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Dorothy Dunnett
In this first book in the legendary Lymond Chronicles, Francis Crawford of Lymond, traitor, murderer, nobleman, returns to Scotland to redeem his reputation and save his home.
It is 1547, and Scotland has been humiliated by an English invasion and is threatened by machinations elsewhere beyond its borders, but it is still free. Paradoxically, her freedom may depend on a man who stands accused of treason. He is Francis Crawford of Lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of crooked felicities and murderous talents, possessed of a scholar's erudition and a tongue as wicked as a rapier. In The Game of Kings, this extraordinary antihero returns to the country that has outlawed him to redeem his reputations even at the risk of his life.
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Critic reviews
“[Lymond] is arguably the perfect romantic hero.” (The Guardian)
“Vivid, engaging, densely plotted.... Dunnett is a master of suspense and misdirection.” (The New York Times)
“Ingenious and exceptional...its effect brilliant, its pace swift and colorful and its multi-linear plot spirited and absorbing.” (Boston Herald)
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For those who aren't previous fans of the series - this book is a tough nut to crack, but SO worth it in the end.
Perfect narrator for a classic story
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One of the best novels of all time brilliantly performed
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Elegant and exciting
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Scottish Historical Novel
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Outstanding!
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Enjoyable
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Dunnett is the best
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Of the complicated dialog about the political platting I actually had the book open and followed along as the reader progressed. There are also the Dunnett companion volumes that help.
Amazing Story
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Brilliant writing, sparkling wit
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