In 1547 Francis Crawford of Lymond returns to his native Scotland to defend it from English invasion and to redeem his reputation even at the risk of his life.
The Lymond Chronicles Series
This historical saga transports readers to the tumultuous 16th century, following the life of a charismatic and enigmatic adventurer. His journey is fraught with intrigue, battles, and unexpected turns across Europe. The narrative masterfully weaves together political conspiracies, personal dilemmas, and grand historical events. It's an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for identity during a time of profound change.
Recommended Reading Order
Queens' Play
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Menaced by England and riven by internal discord, Scotland in 1548 clung to a single hope of survival as a nation and an alliance with France to be sealed by the betrothal of the five-year-old Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Dauphin. But once in France, Mary suffers a series of ominous accidents.
The Disorderly Knights
- 530 pages
- 19 hours of reading
The third volume in "The Lymond Chronicles, the highly renowned series of historical novels by Dorothy Dunnett, Disorderly Knights takes place in 1551, when Francis Crawford of Lymond is dispatched to embattled Malta, to assist the Knights of Hospitallers in defending the island against the Turks. But shortly the swordsman and scholar discovers that the greatest threat to the Knights lies within their own ranks, where various factions vie secretly for master.
Pawn in Frankincense
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Part of Dorothy Dunnett's series that explores the intricacies of 16th-century history through the exploits of the soldier Francis Crawford of Lymond.
Set against the backdrop of Ivan the Terrible's brutal Russia, the fifth volume of the Lymond Chronicles follows Francis Crawford of Lymond as he attempts to escape his tumultuous past. However, he soon discovers that exile does not shield him from deadly political schemes or the shadows of his history. This installment weaves together intense political maneuvering and rich romantic elements, captivating fans with its intricate storytelling and complex characters.
Checkmate
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
For the first time Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles are available in the United States in quality paperback editions.Sixth in the legendary Lymond Chronicles , Checkmate takes place in 1557, where Francis Crawford of Lymond is once again in France, leading an army against England. But even as the Scots adventurer succeeds brilliantly on the battlefield, his haunted past becomes a subject of intense interest to forces on both sides.