Book Cover The Game of Kings

The Game of Kings

of Dorothy Dunnett

Series: The Lymond Chronicles #1

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Description

Dunnett introduces her irresistible hero Francis Crawford of Lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of elastic morals and dangerous talents whose tongue is as sharp as his rapier. In 1547 Lymond is returning to his native Scotland, which is threatened by an English invasion. Accused of treason, Lymond leads a band of outlaws in a desperate race to redeem his reputation and save his land.

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Fiction Historical Fiction Fiction Historical Scotland Fantasy Adventure Romance 16th Century Novels Classics

Main Characters

Mary of Guise Queen of Scots Francis Crawford of Lymond Mary Queen of Scots Margaret Douglas Countess of Lennox Christian Stewart Thomas Erskine Richard Crawford

Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 543 pages
  • Publisher Vintage
  • Publication Date April 29th 1997
  • First Publication 10/28/61
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780679777434
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Other
  • Scenario ['Scotland']

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