by Dorothy Dunnett · Arrow · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099522300
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«Checkmate» is the historical novel by Dorothy Dunnett, published by Arrow in paperback (582 pages, in English).
Set in sixteenth-century Europe, the novel follows Francis Crawford of Lymond, a Scottish nobleman and spy, through a web of courtly intrigues and shifting alliances. His wit and skill at disguise allow him to move among powerful enemies as a high-stakes political game nears its climax.
Sixth instalment of The Lymond Chronicles saga, whose original English edition appeared in 1975.
For readers of Renaissance historical fiction and followers of The Lymond Chronicles series.
Dorothy, Lady Dunnett OBE FRSA was a Scottish novelist best known for her historical fiction. Dunnett is most famous for her six novel series set during the 16th century, which concern the fictitious adventurer Francis Crawford of Lymond. This was followed by the eight novel prequel series The House of Niccolò. Her other works include a novel concerning the historical Macbeth called King Hereafter (1982), and a series of mystery novels centred upon Johnson Johnson, a portrait painter and spy.
