Dunnett, Dorothy

Checkmate (Lymond Chronicles)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140282382
author:: Dunnett, Dorothy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 688
Genre:: Historical fiction
Condition:: New
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Dorothy Dunnett's Checkmate is the sixth and final book in her acclaimed series. This epic tale of love, war, and struggle brings to a close an extraordinary decade of conflict and adventure. In 1557, Francis Crawford of Lymond leads an army against the English in Calais, but his troubled past continues to haunt him. As he navigates the complexities of war and politics, he must also confront the truth about his origins and his marriage. Meanwhile, Philippa Somerville appears in France on a mission of her own, adding another layer to the intricate game being played out. A masterpiece of historical fiction, Checkmate is a spellbinding conclusion to The Lymond Chronicles.

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