Comments on: Edinburgh in the Spring 2009 – the DDRA AGM weekend http://www.dorothydunnett.co.uk/blog/book-discussion/edinburgh-in-the-spring-2009-the-ddra-agm-weekend.php Thoughts about the best historical fiction ever written Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:35:39 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: bill http://www.dorothydunnett.co.uk/blog/book-discussion/edinburgh-in-the-spring-2009-the-ddra-agm-weekend.php/comment-page-1/#comment-18498 bill Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:58:54 +0000 http://www.dorothydunnett.co.uk/blog/?p=91#comment-18498 Thanks Carol, happy to know the site's been of value to you. Dorothy knew her readers' fascination, enthusiasm, and gratitude and I think was equally appreciative of the ones who didn't write to her as the ones who did - at the height of her popularity the response could often be overwhelming. There is always more to understand in the books; I have lots to learn about the Niccolos which I haven't read as often as the Lymonds. The level of multi-layered complexity is a constant source of challenge and inspiration. I'm quite certain that there are hidden connections and facets that Dorothy planted in both series that have yet to be discovered despite the erudition of all the many participants in many re-reads of the books in the online discussion groups. Occasionally one turns up even in passages that have been poured over endlessly but I'm sure there are many more to be found. Her breadth of knowledge and imagination were very special indeed. Thanks Carol, happy to know the site’s been of value to you. Dorothy knew her readers’ fascination, enthusiasm, and gratitude and I think was equally appreciative of the ones who didn’t write to her as the ones who did – at the height of her popularity the response could often be overwhelming.

There is always more to understand in the books; I have lots to learn about the Niccolos which I haven’t read as often as the Lymonds. The level of multi-layered complexity is a constant source of challenge and inspiration. I’m quite certain that there are hidden connections and facets that Dorothy planted in both series that have yet to be discovered despite the erudition of all the many participants in many re-reads of the books in the online discussion groups. Occasionally one turns up even in passages that have been poured over endlessly but I’m sure there are many more to be found. Her breadth of knowledge and imagination were very special indeed.

]]> By: Carol Jones http://www.dorothydunnett.co.uk/blog/book-discussion/edinburgh-in-the-spring-2009-the-ddra-agm-weekend.php/comment-page-1/#comment-18497 Carol Jones Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:54:30 +0000 http://www.dorothydunnett.co.uk/blog/?p=91#comment-18497 Bill. I put off thanking Dorothy for all the many hours of enjoyment she allowed until she was gone. I did not thank Simon. I AM thanking you for all you have done to help steer the readers through Dorothys masterpieces. Much I have not understood has been mentioned. There is still much to understand. I adore Francis Crawford. I have struggled with Nicholas. I have read all several times and just concede that Dorothy was much above me. Bill. I put off thanking Dorothy for all the many hours of enjoyment she allowed until she was gone. I did not thank Simon. I AM thanking you for all you have done to help steer the readers through Dorothys masterpieces. Much I have not understood has been mentioned. There is still much to understand. I adore Francis Crawford.
I have struggled with Nicholas. I have read all several times and just concede that Dorothy was much above me.

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