Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Now Available!




Enter undaunted the world of Dorothy Dunnett's first chef-d'oevre, The GAME of KINGS.
Exhaustively researched, this compilation follows the book page-by-page,
providing useful translations, illustrations, lost definitions,
and historical facts to faithfully shed light on the story.
Designed to elucidate the 16th century for the 21st century reader,
the Guide enriches one's experience of The Lymond Chronicles,
providing deeper understanding and an appreciation for
the discernment, subtlety, and scope of
Dorothy Dunnett's extraordinary writing.

FINALLY! After several lengthy delays, the Ultimate Guide to Dorothy Dunnett's The GAME of KINGS is available! A joy to research and compile, the guide is a whopping 392 pages of interesting and exciting information.  Please click here to order via Amazon (direct or through the DDS Amazon portal) or directly from me.  ENJOY!


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12 comments:

  1. LynnLOctober 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I am so excited that it's here!

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  2. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I am so pleased, it is a handsome addition to my Dorothy Dunnett collection.

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    1. LauraNovember 4, 2013 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you! I am so very glad you are pleased with the guide! It was a labour of love to produce, and homage to the extraordinary Dorothy Dunnett.

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  3. nigheandubhNovember 3, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I am loving the erudition of this Guide. The information is presented in a most logical way. It is a true companion to the GoK.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Ms. Ramsey,

    Just wondering if you would ever consider writing guides for the other books?

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    1. LauraFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:08 PM

      YES! I am currently researching the guide for Queens' Play, although it may be some time before its ready for publication. I hope to complete a guide for each of the books in series. Thanks for asking. ~Laura.

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      That'll be wonderful. I'm sure you get this a lot, but is there anything I can do to help? I have no idea what I could possibly do (I'm a college student whose specialty is very much not in the humanities), and you probably already have a system of research. But, erm, worth a shot just asking, right?

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  5. LauraFebruary 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you for offering ~ it is much appreciated. And I may call on you, yet!

    I do have a "library" of on-line books and resources; it is constantly evolving but I find myself going to a the same core books repeatedly. One such resource for The Game of Kings was Chambers Encyclopedia; I later discovered Dorothy herself used Chambers during her research! (Amongst a bevy of other books, of course.) I’m in the process of adding to the library as the focus has now changed from Scotland to France. Researching each entry is like a treasure hunt ~ I never quite know what I’m going to find or how exactly I’m going to find it.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Well, I've emailed you my contact details if you're ever in need of a college student who can, er, google things... and look things up in their college library... I look forward to the next guide!

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  7. WanderingsDecember 10, 2020 at 4:27 AM

    Thank you so much for this wonderful Guide, Laura. What an amazing feat!

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