Reading Order
7 series · 35 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Game of Kings | 1961 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Queens' Play | 1964 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Disorderly Knights | 1966 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Pawn in Frankincense | 1969 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Ringed Castle | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Checkmate | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolly and the Singing Bird | 1968 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Dolly and the Cookie Bird | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Dolly and the Doctor Bird | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Dolly and the Starry Bird | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Dolly and the Nanny Bird | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Dolly and the Bird of Paradise | 1983 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Moroccan Traffic | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolly and the Singing Bird | 1968 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Dolly and the Cookie Bird | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Dolly and the Doctor Bird | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Dolly and the Starry Bird | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Dolly and the Nanny Bird | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Dolly and the Bird of Paradise | 1983 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Moroccan Traffic | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Johnson Johnson Mystery Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rum Affair | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Roman Nights | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Ibiza Surprise | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Operation Nassau | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niccolò Rising | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Spring of the Ram | 1987 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Race of Scorpions | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Scales of Gold | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Unicorn Hunt | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | To Lie with Lions | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Caprice and Rondo | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Gemini | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Dorothy Dunnett Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Hereafter | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Dorothy Dunnett Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scottish Highlands | 1988 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Miraculous Mirror (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Dorothy Dunnett (1923-2001) was a Scottish historical novelist. Born Dorothy Halliday in Dunfermline, Fife, Dunnett began writing in her teens. Her breakout success, "The Game of Kings" (1961), launched the popular Lymond Chronicles, a series of six historical novels set in 16th-century Scotland and Europe. Dunnett's meticulous research and evocative prose earned her widespread acclaim. Dunnett also wrote the House of Niccolò series (1961-1975) and standalone novels like "King Hereafter" (1982). Her works combine historical accuracy with thrilling adventures and memorable characters. Dunnett received numerous awards, including the Gold Dagger Award from the British Crime Writers' Association (1984) and the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel (1987). Her novels remain highly regarded for their gripping plots, nuanced characters, and vivid depiction of historical periods.