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Part of the "Lymond Chronicles", Dorothy Dunnett's series of six novels, this text explores the intricacies of 16th-century history through the exploits of the soldier Francis Crawford of Lymond.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lymond chroncilcle, starting with "Game of Kings" and culminating with "Checkmate" is compulsive reading. Set during the lifetime of Mary Queen of Scots, the action ranges from Scotland, France, Malta, Istambul, Russia and finally back to Scotland. A mixture of fictional and real characters come alive on the pages. The central character, Francis Crawford of Lymond, is one of the most charismatic characters in any book I have ever read. His colleagues and enemies are equally realistically drawn, and equally compulsive. These books encouraged me to find out more about the times and places they tell of. I cannot count how many times I have read them and must have driven the publishers mad with calls to find out when "Checkmate" would appear. It took years and the tension was almost unbearable.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I read Game of Kings first in 1985 having picked it up by chance. By the time I was nearing the end of it, I was frantically scrabbling round London bookshops looking for the next one - and so on through the series. If you can get into the first book, through the difficult language, complicated goings-on, and work out who is who, you will be hooked good and proper.
The best birthday present I ever had was a complete set of the hardbacks, given to me by a friend who found them second-hand for sale in her local library! I have just finished the OU year, and held out a reread to myself as an end of study treat, and I've fallen in love with the business all over again.
Dunnett writes like nobody else; but if you can imagine the richness of Gabriel Garcia Marquez mixed with a modern James Bond film and topped off with the erudition of Simon Schama, you're getting somewhere. Read them.
The best birthday present I ever had was a complete set of the hardbacks, given to me by a friend who found them second-hand for sale in her local library! I have just finished the OU year, and held out a reread to myself as an end of study treat, and I've fallen in love with the business all over again.
Dunnett writes like nobody else; but if you can imagine the richness of Gabriel Garcia Marquez mixed with a modern James Bond film and topped off with the erudition of Simon Schama, you're getting somewhere. Read them.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I can remember vividly when I first read this book - having had to wait years after finishing the first five. The first five were wonderful but this one was even better. A perfect culmination to this stunning series. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history, language and complex personal relationships.
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...her pearled girdle had a tassle of bullion that would have felled...
In this dazzling triumph of a book Dorothy Dunnett brings to a close her six-book Lymond saga, surely the most resonant, knowledgeable and brilliant series of historical fiction... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Eileen Shaw
a wonderful read
I've just finished re-reading the Lymond series in one glorious splurge. It's certainly easier to keep information straight in your head that way than my first read through which... Read more
Published 10 months ago by trouvay
Sesquisuperlative
Early in this book, Lymond is cornered in the streets of Lyon by various people intent on murdering him. Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. Bennetts
SPEECHLESS!!
I am sixty years old and have been an avid reader for 58 of them.
I have, however, read NOTHING which comes even remotely close to this series of books for sheer... Read more
I have, however, read NOTHING which comes even remotely close to this series of books for sheer... Read more
Published 20 months ago by sueb
The final book in the Lymond Chronicles and a spectacular finish!
Checkmate opens as Lymond and his band of mercenaries leave England behind and travel to France to serve the French King in his battles with King Phillip. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Misfit
the last and best of the Lymond series
After the shock ending of the last book, Lymond is back in France and forced to serve for a year, before returning to Russia where he sees his future. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Roman Clodia
Last in the Lymond series: brilliant but not for everyone
This is the sixth and last book in a series which you will either love or hate. It is also one of those multi-book series which must if at all possible be read in the right order,... Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Marshall Lord
The Best
Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond and Niccolo books are supreme examples of historical fiction (and I've read a lot!). Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2006 by Anon
The best historical fiction book ever written!
Please read the Lymond Chronicles in order: GAME OF KINGS, QUEENS' PLAY, DISORDERLY KNIGHTS, PAWN IN FRANKINCENSE, RINGED CASTLE and CHECKMATE. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2001
The best historical thriller ever!
I agree with the previous reviewer - this is a wonderful climax to the Lymond chronicles. It would be spoiling a good story to read this book without completing the five earlier... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 1999
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