The Disorderly Knights (The Lymond saga) [Paperback]

Dorothy Dunnett (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Lymond saga | Publication Date: April 25, 1985

A reissue of the third book in the LYMOND CHRONICLES series, originally published in 1966. Set in Malta 1551, Lymond is involved in a lethal duel with a man famed for his courage and saintliness, Graham Reid Malett. Follows THE GAME OF KINGS and QUEEN'S PLAY.

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The third volume in The Lymond Chronicles, the highly renowned series of historical novels by Dorothy Dunnett, Disorderly Knights takes place in 1551, when Francis Crawford of Lymond is dispatched to embattled Malta, to assist the Knights of Hospitallers in defending the island against the Turks. But shortly the swordsman and scholar discovers that the greatest threat to the Knights lies within their own ranks, where various factions vie secretly for master. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

DOROTHY DUNNETT is the author of the Lymond Chronicles and the on-going House of Niccolo series. She was awarded the OBE for her services to literature in 1992. She was married to the late Sir Alastair Dunnett; they live in Edinburgh. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 503 pages
• Publisher: Century (April 25, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712603948
• ISBN-13: 978-0712603942
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,466,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knights is Worthy of this Brilliant Series, April 27, 2000

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soba525 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Disorderly Knights: Third in the legendary Lymond Chronicles (Paperback)

If you've made it to this, book number three in the series, you are no doubt an Lymond addict like me. This book was yet another incredible "fix" in my terrible, obsessive craving for more of Lymond and his heart stopping adventures. I am an impatient soul by nature. And because my time is limited, I loathe the thought of seeing a movie twice and it has never crossed my mind to re-read any book, no matter how good. This all ended when I discovered the Lymond Chronicles. I not only (happily) read and reread passages of each book (often by necessity to puzzle out the complex plots) as I am reading it but as soon as I finish a book in the series I want to start rereading it, and the entire series, right away. These books are like a drug. I cannot get enough of them. They are the most wondrous, satisfying reading experience I have ever had.

Disorderly Knights made me laugh so hard, especially Lymond's early escapade with not a small number of sheep. Knights made me cringe during Lymond's terrible beating (particularly since he had known this torture as a galley slave). And, Knights took my breath away with its exciting, brilliantly staged climax with Gabriel.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Much Fun As You Can Have Reading, November 14, 2001

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schapmock (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Disorderly Knights: Third in the legendary Lymond Chronicles (Paperback)

The Disorderly Knights, 3rd in the Lymond Chronicles, must be one of the most thrilling adventure stories ever written. From the initial Borderland skirmishes to the intrigue on Malta, from the cryptic dueling at St. Mary's to the Edinburgh climax, the thunderbolt narrative never ceases to twist, turn, and surprise. Lymond himself seems almost to transcend the existing literature -- a genuinely original romantic hero.

I'd argue that Lymond Chronicles are actually underrated, as no one I know seems to have heard of them. Having at this point read the first three, its hard to think of anything with which to compare them. The dazzling, larger than life characters, the gleaming wit and razor-sharp dialogue, the breathless action and labyrinthian plotting all combine to create nearly perfect novels: rollercoaster, thinking person's adventure tales.

If the first volume has the advantage of surprise and the second is distinguished by its French Court setting and intrigue, I'd make the (arguable) argument that this third is even better, having the advantage of a more serpentine plot, genuinely shocking final quarter revelations, and a villain of spectacular stature.

If you love to read, dig into these masterpieces at earliest opportunity -- but start with the first, Game of Kings. They're confusing enough as it is...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another engrossing book!, March 14, 2000

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Jonathan Robbins "Jonathan Robbins" (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Disorderly Knights: Third in the legendary Lymond Chronicles (Paperback)

Dorothy Dunnett continues to impress me. I'm a big fan of Dumas and his trilogies. Dunnett comes darn close to his writing. Her books are engrossing, weave a great story, and draw me in more each time I read another book. This is the third in the Lymond Chronicles series. It is very well written. I enjoy how the story stands on its own but also weaves into the first two books. If you have the time, read the entire series from start to finish. I'm looking forward to reading the next one! I also can't wait to get into her House of Niccolo series. This book, and series, is well worth a read!