Race of Scorpions [Import] [Hardcover]

Dorothy Dunnett (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc USA; Collector's Ed edition (January 28, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0718136101
• ISBN-13: 978-0718136109
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plot twists abound, January 22, 2000

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Charles G. Fry "cgfry" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Race of Scorpions: The Third Book of The House of Niccolo (Paperback)

Dunnett keeps the plot turning and twisting all through this book; expect to mutter a number of amazed exclamations along the way. She does all without losing depth or compassion in her characters, and without a speck of lost credibility in the plotline. This is a fascinating journey through part of Christianity's most troubled history, and one has to wonder if the series' setting hinges on the events in this particular book. The fictional characters are so real and engrossing as to nearly outshadow the huge and wonderful historical setting. An engrossing, moving, unpredictable, and completely unforgettable book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At Her Usual Stunning Best, February 25, 2001

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S. Schwartz "romonko" (alberta canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Race of Scorpions: The Third Book of The House of Niccolo (Paperback)

Dorothy Dunnett never disappoints her faithful readers. This, third in the Niccolo series is a wonderful book that depicts the unsettledness of the Island of Cyprus. We learn that this tempestuous island has always been an important one because of its strategic location. I enjoyed this book, because we actually got to see some of the mask come off Nicolo in his encounter with his Katelina. In true Dunnett fashion, this encounter did not take place in a private and safe bedchamber, but in a place where nature abounded, as well as danger. The history that we find out in this book is also equally interesting and true to what actually happened. This is certainly another great series.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discovering Niccolo, January 11, 2008

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J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Race of Scorpions: The Third Book of The House of Niccolo (Paperback)

This is the third book in the House of Niccolo series. We join Nicholas as he is trying to move to a new stage of his life after the tumultuous events of Trebizond. Alas, Nicholas and his skills are too well known and he is being courted by many while still being hunted by his enemies.

During this particular journey, Nicholas becomes involved in the battle for Cyprus between the Lusignan 'Scorpions' Carlotta and James. At the same time, Nicholas becomes involved in all manner of affairs and events and also discovers some truths along the way.

Highly recommended. Lady Dunnett brings the history of this period alive while at the same time continuing to develop an enigmatic hero whose skills and abilities (and possibly an occasional flaw) are magnificently showcased.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith