Dorothy Dunnett Reading Order
6 series · 28 books · Born 1923
Dorothy Dunnett was a Scottish historical novelist renowned for intricate, densely plotted narratives set in European history. Her most celebrated work is the six-book Lymond Chronicles, featuring the enigmatic 16th-century adventurer Francis Crawford navigating politics, warfare, and espionage across Renaissance Europe. She also wrote the eight-novel House of Niccolò series, a prequel exploring the earlier exploits of the same fictional lineage with equally elaborate historical detail and literary sophistication.
Johnson Johnson Series
Complete7 books (1968–1991)
Start with Dolly and the Singing Bird, the first of 7 books in the Johnson Johnson series.
Start this series with Dolly and the Singing Bird
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Johnson Johnson Mystery Series
Complete4 books (1991–2012)
Start with Rum Affair, the first of 4 books in the Johnson Johnson Mystery series.
Start this series with Rum Affair
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1988–2012)
Start with The Scottish Highlands and read in order.
Start this series with The Scottish Highlands
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1982–1982)
The House of Niccolò Series
Complete8 books (1986–2000)
Start with Niccolò Rising, the first of 8 books in the The House of Niccolò series.
Start this series with Niccolò Rising
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The Lymond Chronicles Series
Complete6 books (1961–1975)
Start with The Game of Kings, the first of 6 books in the The Lymond Chronicles series.
Start this series with The Game of Kings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Dunnett written?
- Dorothy Dunnett has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1961 to 2012.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Dunnett series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Dunnett's series: Johnson Johnson: Dolly and the Singing Bird; Johnson Johnson Mystery: Rum Affair; Non-Fiction: The Scottish Highlands; The House of Niccolò: Niccolò Rising; The Lymond Chronicles: The Game of Kings.
- What order should I read Dorothy Dunnett's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Dunnett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Dunnett's series complete?
- Dorothy Dunnett has 6 completed series.