Dudley Pope Reading Order
4 series · 37 books · Born 1925
Dudley Pope was a British author renowned for his contributions to nautical fiction and history, with a prolific career spanning from 1954 to 1989. He is best known for the Lord Ramage series, which showcases his mastery in creating thrilling maritime adventures. Over his lifetime, he published 37 books across four series, including those featuring Nicholas Ramage and Buccaneer Ned Yorke, along with standalone novels and non-fiction works.
Buccaneer Ned Yorke Series
Complete5 books (1979–1987)
Start with Convoy, the first of 5 books in the Buccaneer Ned Yorke series.
Nicholas Ramage Series
Complete18 books (1964–1989)
Start with Ramage, the first of 18 books in the Nicholas Ramage series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Ramage 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Ramage and the Drum Beat 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Ramage and the Freebooters / Triton Brig 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Governor Ramage R. N. 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Ramage's Prize 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Ramage and the Guillotine 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ramage's Diamond 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Ramage's Mutiny 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ramage & the Rebels 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Ramage Touch 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Ramage's Signal 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Ramage & the Renegades 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Ramage's Devil 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Ramage's Trial 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Ramage's Challenge 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Ramage At Trafalgar 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Ramage And The Saracens 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Ramage & the Dido 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1954–1987)
Start with Flag 4, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Flag 4 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Battle of the River Plate 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Graf Spee 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  73 North: The Battle of the Barents Sea 1942 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Decision at Trafalgar / England Expects 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  At 12 Mr. Byng was Shot 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Black Ship 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Guns 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Harry Morgan's Way 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Buccaneer King 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Great Gamble 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Life in Nelson's Navy 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Devil Himself 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1983–1983)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Decoy 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dudley Pope written?
- Dudley Pope has written 37 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1954 to 1989.
- What is the first book in each Dudley Pope series?
- Here are the first books in Dudley Pope's series: Buccaneer Ned Yorke: Convoy; Nicholas Ramage: Ramage; Non-Fiction: Flag 4.
- What order should I read Dudley Pope's books?
- We recommend reading Dudley Pope's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dudley Pope's series complete?
- Dudley Pope has 4 completed series.