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“It was one of the occasions when Lymond asleep wrecked the peace of mind of more people than Lymond awake.”

Quote by Dorothy Dunnett

Book:Queens' Play: The Lymond Chronicles Book Two

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Queens' Play: The Lymond Chronicles Book Two

This book is the second installment in a series known as The Lymond Chronicles, which delves into the life and escapades of its protagonist, Lymond, amidst the tumultuous political and social landscape of the period. more

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Dorothy Dunnett

Dorothy Dunnett was a renowned Scottish historical novelist known for her deep portrayal of historical figures and events. Her works are characterized by complex character relationships and intricate plots, which have won her a dedicated readership. more

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“Did I ever tell you,’ said Lymond pausing on the afterthought, on his way to the flap, ‘that that aunt of mine once hatched an egg?’ He paused, deep in thought, and walked slowly to the door before turning again. His lordship of Aubigny, staring after the vanishing form of his brother, received the full splendour of Lymond’s smile. ‘It was a cuckoo,’ said Francis Crawford prosaically, and followed Lennox out.”

Way Said Form Doors Mines Brother Staring Eggs Deep Thought Aunt Vanishing Splendour Cuckoos Lordship Pausing Afterthought

Author:Dorothy Dunnett

“And the English army, wheeling, started south at a gallop over the hill pass into Ettrick, followed by twenty men and eight hundred sheep in steel helmets.”

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“He regards boredom, I observe, as the One and Mighty Enemy of his soul. And will succeed in conquering it, I am sure—if he survives the experience.”

Ifs Soul Enemy Succeed Regard Conquer Boredom

Book:The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

Source: The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

“What’s wrong? Has Francis been rude? Then you must try to overlook it. I know you wouldn’t think so, but he is thoroughly upset by Tom Erskine’s death; and when Francis is troubled he doesn’t show it, he just goes and makes life wretched for somebody.”

Thinking Knows Trying Shows Upset Toms Rude Wretched

Book:The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

Source: The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

“Depose him,’ said Will Scott, astonished. ‘The Grand Master’s holy office terminates with his life.’ ‘And can nobody think of an answer to that?’ said Will Scott.”

Thinking Said Answers Masters Holy Office

Author:Dorothy Dunnett

“Today,’ said Lymond, ‘if you must know, I don’t like living at all. But that’s just immaturity boggling at the sad face of failure. Tomorrow I’ll be bright as a bedbug again.”

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“Man is a being of varied, manifold and inconstant nature. And woman, by God, is a match for him.”

Book:The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

Source: The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three

“It seems to me,’ said Philippa prosaically, ‘that on the whole we run more risks with Mr Crawford’s protection than without it.”

Said Whole Seems Running Risk Protection

Author:Dorothy Dunnett

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