"One cannot have enough copies [of the Lymond series] in paperback to lend to friends. I've personally lost 4 copies of the Game of Kings that way, but kept one ratty old piece and converted 2 people. It's not necessary to convert them all, in my opinion, but it is impossible to not talk about the books. So I'll be happy to replenish my supply. . . .Thank you for publishing these books, and please try to arrange a book tour: otherwise we have to wait until 2000 to see her in person!"

"I am so happy that [Vintage] is planning to publish the Lymond Chronicles here in the United States. I had bought a complete set of these books in hardcover from a bookstore in Scotland because they were out of print here. Now, I will buy another complete set from [Vintage], as will numerous friends and relatives to whom I have extolled the excellence of these books. . . .Thank you for your part in making these fascinating books available to a new audience. Dorothy Dunnett is one of the greatest writers ever!"

"I wanted to thank [Vintage] for its plans to reissue Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles. I have every intention of replacing my worn, ragtag collection with your new trade paperbacks. The series is one of my favorites, and well worth many years of re-reading. . . .I would also hope that Lady Dunnett can come to the US for a tour, especially to Los Angeles, where I might be able to get an autograph. While I wouldn't want her to be distracted from her writing, I would certainly love to meet her and thank her for her work!"

"Lady Dunnett really makes history come to life. All of us who have read the books have found ourselves reading history to find out more about what was going on at the time or have traveled half way around the world to see the places where the stories took place."

"I am another die-hard Dunnett fan, belonging to the Internet discussion group, the quarterly letterzine, and attendee of all conventions I can afford. When the final convention is held in Edinburgh in 2000, I will be there or be dead. . . .She is the warmest, most gracious woman I have ever met. It is amazing that a woman who is really a genius - the best living historical novelist in the world - is also such a kind, caring person. I would drive *hours* to see her."

"I have been an avid fan of Dorothy Dunnett since 1968 and have re-read the Lymond Chronicles many times. . . .I continuously recommend Dorothy Dunnett to others, and it is nice to know that they will now be able to pick up copies at the better bookstores. . . . Many of us are planning a trip to Scotland in 2000, after her last Nicholas book is published. But if she could come to us, that would be wonderful! . . . Thank you for re-publishing Dorothy Dunnett. Her books should never go out of print."

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