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.
Las Crónicas de Lymond Serie
Esta saga histórica transporta a los lectores al tumultuoso siglo XVI, siguiendo la vida de un aventurero carismático y enigmático. Su viaje está plagado de intrigas, batallas y giros inesperados por toda Europa. La narrativa entrelaza magistralmente conspiraciones políticas, dilemas personales y grandes eventos históricos. Es una historia épica de lealtad, traición y la búsqueda de identidad en una época de profundos cambios.
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Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and romance, this installment of the Lymond Chronicles follows Francis Crawford of Lymond as he navigates a perilous mission to thwart the assassination of Mary Queen of Scots. The narrative weaves together complex characters and rich historical detail, captivating readers with its blend of suspense and emotional depth, making it a must-read for fans of both political drama and sweeping love stories.
The Disorderly Knights
- 530 páginas
- 19 horas de lectura
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 páginas
- 20 horas de lectura
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 páginas
- 22 horas de lectura
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.