Dunnett's accurate historical research is legendary and the books are like their protagonist: highly complex, intelligent, witty, confusing and irresistable.They are not for reading "on the by", but those who commit to Francis Crawford of Lymond, enjoy surprising plot twists and invest some concentration will be richly rewarded.Finishing The Game of Kings I pressed the book to my chest, sighing. :) Afterwards I took a 10 months break of the intesity that is Lymond, then picked up and inhaled books 2 - 6 in two weeks.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!