Dorothy Gilman Reading Order
5 series · 38 books · Born 25 June 1923
Dorothy Gilman was a prolific author known for her engaging mystery and spy novels. With 38 books spanning five series, including the beloved Mrs. Pollifax and Madame Karitska, her work captivated readers from 1949 until her passing in 2002. Her notable contributions to the genre also include standalone novels and various anthologies, earning her recognition as a Grand Master from the Mystery Writers of America in 2010.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1983–1983)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Alfred Hitchcock's Fatal Attractions 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
Madame Karitska Series
Complete2 books (1975–2002)
Start with The Clairvoyant Countess and read in order.
Mrs. Pollifax Series
Complete14 books (1966–2000)
Start with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, the first of 14 books in the Mrs. Pollifax series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mrs. Pollifax on Safari 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Mrs. Pollifax Pursued 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1978–1978)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A New Kind of Country 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete20 books (1949–1999)
Start with Enchanted Caravan(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters), the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Enchanted Caravan(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Carnival Gypsy(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Ragamuffin Alley(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Calico Year(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Four-Party Line(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Papa Dolphin's Table(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Girl in Buckskin 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Heartbreak Street(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Witch's Silver(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Masquerade 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Masquerade / Heart's Design(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Ten Leagues to Boston Town 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Uncertain Voyage 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Nun in the Closet 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Tightrope Walker 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Maze in the Heart of the Castle 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Bells of Freedom(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Incident at Badamyâ 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Caravan 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Thale's Folly 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Gilman written?
- Dorothy Gilman has written 38 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1949 to 2002.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Gilman series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Gilman's series: Madame Karitska: The Clairvoyant Countess; Mrs. Pollifax: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax.
- What order should I read Dorothy Gilman's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Gilman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Gilman's series complete?
- Dorothy Gilman has 5 completed series.