One very special trait Dorothy Dunnett, the author, possesses in her writing is when she creates and develops a nefarious character, you the reader, will certainly loathe, detest, despise and wish any number of equally nefarious means to the character's demise. They appear and some receive their just deserves, others, I'm sure, are to remain in these tales of the [b:House of Niccolo Series|22231272|House of Niccolo Series (Niccolo Rising, The Spring of the Ram, Race of Scorpions, Scales of Gold, The Unicorn Hunt, To Lie with Lions, Caprice and Rondo, Gemini)|Dorothy Dunnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400571529s/22231272.jpg|41572997] [bc:House of Niccolo Series|22231272|House of Niccolo Series (Niccolo Rising, The Spring of the Ram, Race of Scorpions, Scales of Gold, The Unicorn Hunt, To Lie with Lions, Caprice and Rondo, Gemini)|Dorothy Dunnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400571529s/22231272.jpg|41572997].

As I have finished book two of the eight in this saga, I will refrain from any other reviews other than to let whoever is interested know that I'm moving on, or if something of note I think is worth penning, I will.

Onto book three, [b:Race of Scorpions|112083|Race of Scorpions (The House of Niccolo, #3)|Dorothy Dunnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403190688s/112083.jpg|1694441][bc:Race of Scorpions|112083|Race of Scorpions (The House of Niccolo, #3)|Dorothy Dunnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403190688s/112083.jpg|1694441].

Thank you once again, my Goodreads Italian friend, for recommending this compilation. :))