Francis Crawford of Lymond

Francis Crawford of Lymond is the main character. His first name is Francis, his surname is Crawford, and his territorial name is Lymond. Francis is often referred to in the book as simply Lymond. Francis is one of two brothers. His older brother is named Richard and they harbor a deep animosity toward one another. Their father and younger sister, Eloise, passed away. Their mother, Lady Sybilla Culter, survives them. Francis creates and leads his own troop of mercenary soldiers. They traverse the Scottish border with England, engaging in skirmishes without any clear allegiances. Formally a citizen of Scotland, he was accused of treason and, failing to appear in court for his accused crimes, he escaped to live as an outlaw. Despite his reputation, Crawford has his strong points. He is a charismatic man, popular with women for his looks and knowledge of romantic poetry...