The The Lymond Chronicles is a Historical Fiction series by Dorothy Dunnett, made up of 6 books published between 1961 and 1975. It begins with The Game of Kings (1961), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Checkmate (1975), spanning 14 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | |||
| 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 |
| 1970s | |||
| 5 | The Ringed Castle | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | CheckmateLatest | 1975 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Lymond Chronicles series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Lymond Chronicles series?
Start with The Game of Kings (1961), the first book in the The Lymond Chronicles series by Dorothy Dunnett. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Lymond Chronicles series?
There are 6 books in the The Lymond Chronicles series by Dorothy Dunnett, published between 1961 and 1975.
What is the first book in the The Lymond Chronicles series?
The first book in the The Lymond Chronicles series is The Game of Kings, published in 1961 by Dorothy Dunnett.
What is the latest book in the The Lymond Chronicles series?
The most recent book in the The Lymond Chronicles series is Checkmate (1975) by Dorothy Dunnett.