Francis Crawford of Lymond. I 'met' him when I was sixteen and I still love him all these many years later.

Also, the history. You didn't mention the history. So well presented. That and the historical characters Dunnett brings to life. (He husband held the Chair of History at Edinburgh.)

Have you read her MacBeth? (Damn, I can't remember its name! Has some great lines in it as well. KING HEREAFTER! That's it!)