Checkmate

Name: Checkmate
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by Dorothy Dunnett

Book 6 in the The Lymond Chronicles series.

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In 1557, Lymond returns to French service during the final phase of the Italian Wars and helps the forces of Henry II recover Calais from England. Philippa continues searching for the truth of his parentage while both confront the emotional and legal consequences of their marriage. Military victory, court manipulation and long-hidden family evidence converge in the final resolution of Lymond’s identity and future.

Historical periods

Tudor Period Mary I and the Counter-Reformation Renaissance & Early Modern Europe Italian Wars Early Modern France

Historical people

Mary I1516–1558 Mary, Queen of Scots1542–1587 Henry II of France1519–1559 Catherine de’ Medici1519–1589 Francis II of France1544–1560 Francis, Duke of Guise1519–1563