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I just listened to the interview with David Monteath. I did not know there was an audio recording. Having read the Chronicles twice (and the first three books three times), I don’t expect to listen to the audio versions, but seeing that interview brought me closer to all of you. I am grateful to you for hosting and then posting the interview. It was surprising to hear that he has no favorite book. (Mine is The Disorderly Knights, but any of the dramatic scenes where Lymond wins the day through clever words and the results of his secret knowledge and prior planning could just as easily be my favorite.) I liked David’s description of Jerrott as the angel to Lymond’s devil and vice versa as they frequently switched roles. That could have been said about most of his friends: he led them, he loved them, he protected them, he won their loyalty honestly, and in turn they were there time and again when he needed them.
I have never met a Lymond fan in real life and I’ve read the books in isolation. I’ve given them to family members who have not read them. I am grateful that this Society exists.
Be well.
- Richard
I have never met a Lymond fan in real life and I’ve read the books in isolation. I’ve given them to family members who have not read them. I am grateful that this Society exists.
Be well.
- Richard
My compliments for your Instagram entries. I enjoy them very much, and I also learn from them. Keep up the good work!
I just finished re-reading Lymond for the third time at least and found you all subsequently. Nice to know you exist because here, so few people know about Dorothy Dunnett's work. I have a love of Scotland now from my readings, including watching shows like "Shetland." I wish someone would try to translate Lymond to the screen.
Be well.
Be well.
I have read L ymond and Niccolo more times than I can remember, I know I am not alone. Spoiled for all other authors.. No-one measures up. Help me.. Need to come meet you all and just talk and tell stories for days and day s!
Sincerely, LC
Sincerely, LC
I came across Lady Dunnett in early 2000, during a search for historical fiction. Having been a fan of Sabatini, Dumas and Bernard Cornwell I came across Phillipa Gregory and Dorothy Dunnett. Gregory left me flat and bored. I then read Queens' Play. I was hooked on this rich and wonderful character called Francis Crawford of Lymond. Since then I have read the Lymond and House of Niccolo twice (On the third reading of Niccolo, and re reading Lymond next.) I have recently introduced Niccolo to another friend and she is hooked. I am happy to have found my tribe. I am also a member of the Pittsburgh Dorothy Dunnett reading Group, and we recently celebrated IDDD 2018 together.
