Whether romance existed in him or not, sentimentality had no place at all.
In Dorothy Dunnett's "Pawn in Frankincense," the protagonist is depicted as a character who is detached from sentimentality, indicating that if he ever experienced romance, it was not apparent or central to his nature. The focus is on a pragmatic or perhaps hardened outlook where emotions are secondary or irrelevant to his actions and worldview.
The quote underscores that sentimentality is entirely absent in him, highlighting a personality that may prioritize logic, survival, or duty over emotional attachment or romantic feelings. This suggests a character driven more by purpose and practicality than by affection or sentimentality.
