Dorothy Dunnett wrote detailed historical novels, including "The Unicorn Hunt" and "To Lie with Lions." Readers also enjoy her other works like "Gemini," "Caprice," and "Rondo.
To lie with lions
To lie with lions
Synopsis
In 1471, Nicholas de Fleury has risen from a dyer's apprentice to a man of immense wealth and political power. After fleeing with his young son, Nicholas returns to find himself entangled in the dangerous power struggles of European royalty. He enters a high-stakes battle of wits with his estranged wife, Gelis, where their personal vendetta threatens to reshape the map of the continent.
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Nicholas de FleuryProtagonist
Gelis van BorselenProtagonist
Jordan de FleurySupporting
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Edition
To Lie with LionsKindle, 2010
672 pages
Random House Digital Inc.Language: EnglishISBN: 978030776242933 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is To Lie With Lions part of a series?
This novel is the sixth installment in the Lymond Chronicles, a historical fiction series following the adventures of Francis Crawford of Lymond. While each book has a self-contained plot, reading them in order is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character development and overarching political intrigue.
Does To Lie With Lions feature real historical figures?
Dorothy Dunnett meticulously weaves historical figures and events into the narrative, with characters like Nicholas de Fleury interacting with actual historical personages of 15th-century Europe. The political landscape and many of the conflicts depicted are rooted in documented history.
What makes To Lie With Lions stand out in historical fiction?
The book is renowned for its intricate plotting, sophisticated prose, and the author's deep knowledge of the period, including details of diplomacy, warfare, and culture. Readers often praise its intellectual depth and the complex, often morally ambiguous, motivations of its characters.