Dunnett introduces her irresistible hero francis crawford of lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of elastic morals and dangerous talents whose tongue is as sharp as his rapier. In 1547 lymond is returning to his native Scotlan...Dunnett introduces her irresistible hero francis crawford of lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of elastic morals and dangerous talents whose tongue is as sharp as his rapier. In 1547 lymond is returning to his native Scotland, which is threatened by an English invasion.