Dorothy Gilman Reading Order
5 series · 38 books · Born 1923-06-25
Dorothy Gilman was an American mystery writer whose prolific career spanning five decades produced over 38 novels, ranging from espionage thrillers to cozy mysteries. She is best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series, which follows an unlikely grandmother-turned-spy on globe-trotting adventures, blending humor with suspenseful plots that appealed to both mystery enthusiasts and general readers. Gilman's versatile output also included the Madame Karitska stories and numerous standalone novels, establishing her as a distinctive voice in mid-century American mystery fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1983–1983)
Madame Karitska Series
Complete2 books (1975–2002)
Start with The Clairvoyant Countess and read in order.
Start this series with The Clairvoyant Countess
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Mrs. Pollifax Series
Complete14 books (1966–2000)
Start with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, the first of 14 books in the Mrs. Pollifax series.
Start this series with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1978–1978)
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.
Start this series with Enchanted Caravan(As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)
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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.