Jul 23, 2012 there is much more dorothy dunnett to be read, of course. A list of all dorothy dunnetts series in reading order. Dorothy dunnett 19232001, author of the two historical fiction series, the lymond chronicles and the house of niccolo, portrait painter and sculptress, and a tireless worker for scotland with her husband sir alastair dunnett. Dunnett has created one of the enduring literary characters in. Author dorothy dunnetts complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The lymond chronicles is a series of six novels exploring the intricacies of 16thcentury history through the exploits of the soldier francis crawford of lymond. Dunnett 19232001 has written two brilliant historical series, one set in the sixteenth century, the francis crawford of lymond series 19611975 and the house of niccolo series 19862000, which takes place roughly a century earlier. Dorothy dunnett obe nee halliday, 25 august 1923 9 november 2001 was a scottish historical novelist. Lymond chronicles series dorothy dunnett combining all the political intrigue of game of thrones with the sweeping romanticism of outlander, dorothy dunnetts legendary lymond chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. Outside of series, she wrote king hereafter, about the real macbeth. She also wrote a novel about the historical macbeth called king.
Dorothy dunnett is the author of the worldfamous lymond chronicles set during the sixteenth century, as well as the house of niccolo series. I first encountered the series of six historical novels known as the lymond chronicles by dorothy dunnett as an undergraduate thanks sharron albert, wherever you are. Johnson johnson is a widowed portrait painter who doubles as an agent for the british secret service. Johnson johnson is the hero of a series of mystery novels written by dorothy dunnett originally published under her maiden name, dorothy halliday. Dorothy dunnett writes fascinating complex romantic substantial adventure stories. The game of kings by dorthy dunnett the game of kings kicks dorthy dunnett s six volume series, the lymond chronicles, into furious gear. Dorothy dunnett, novelist of scotland, is dead at 78 the. It is the newest book in the dorothy dunnett nonfiction books. Each book is set in the time it is written, and some series plotlines were never resolved. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Book one of the house of niccolo house of niccolo series 1 kindle edition by dunnett, dorothy. She is the author of the francis crawford of lymond novels. The house of niccolo is a series of eight historical novels by dorothy dunnett set in the midfifteenthcentury european renaissance.
The disorderly knights is the third book in dorothy dunnett s series, the lymond chronicles, which bring to life sixteenthcentury history through the adventures of scottish soldier of fortune, scholar and. Combining all the political intrigue of game of thrones with the sweeping romanticism of outlander, dorothy dunnetts legendary lymond chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. Dorothy dunnett doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. Their newest book is the miraculous mirror and was released on november, 30th 2012. Runaway bestselling acclaim tends to settle on the lowlier branches of the literary enterprise, like fantasy, mystery or romance, whose virtue and defect is their accessibility. She is best known for her two superb series of historical fiction the lymond chronicles and the house of niccolo set in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and. After many enthusiastic recs, i read the first book of dorothy dunnett s chronicles of lymond series last year, and though i found it a rather difficult read at first, it was a rewarding one. In king hereafter, dorothy dunnett s stage is the wild, halfpagan country of eleventhcentury scotland. Dorothy dunnett historical fiction writer and portrait. The dorothy dunnett society was founded in 2001 by dorothy dunnett and enables its members to enjoy, discuss and promote her books and the historical periods in which they are set. The second volume, written after the house of niccolo series was completed, also contains a bibliography of many of the hundreds of primary and secondary sources dorothy used in her historical research. She is best known for her two superb series of historical fiction the lymond chronic. Nov 15, 2001 rarely can a contemporary author have elicited such devotion from her fans as dorothy dunnett, who has died, aged 78. Lively and companionable, the society is based in edinburgh, scotland.
Frequently described as the finest historical fiction writer of her time, dorothy dunnett earned worldwide acclaim for her blend of scholarship and imagination. Dorothy dunnett obe was a scottish historical novelist. Niccolo rising by dorothy dunnett pining for the west. Dorothy dunnett historical fiction writer and portrait painter. The manuscript for the first book in the lymond chronicles, the game of kings. So begins the game of kings, the first book in my greatest literary love affair. Reading niccolo rising by dorothy dunnett lectinshield. The two lengthy and complex series of historical novels that she produced the sixvolume lymond chronicles and the eightvolume house of. Dorothy dunnett 19232001 was a scottish novelist of historical fiction and mystery novels. Aside from her historical novels, dunnett also wrote the johnson johnson mystery series. See the complete the lymond chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions. Dorothy dunnett audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Book two of the house of niccolo house of niccolo series 2. A constant theme in all the novels is his yacht, the dolly each book. Niccolo rising is the first of her second series of historical novels set in 15th century bruges with a wealth of detail on the business and government life of bruges and the leaders and conflicts of the cities, duchies and states around it. Dunnett left a very brief outline sketch of an 8th johnson novel with her papers. In a series filled with action, suspense and romance, they. She is best known for her sixpart series about francis crawford of. It is about an earl of orkney uniting the people of alba scotland. Dorothy dunnett short biography historical fiction writer. Dorothy dunnetts first novel was the game of kings, which was the beginning of her lymond chronicles series. She is best known for her lymond chronicles books and its prequel, the house of niccolo.
All the writers you love probably love dorothy dunnett. Niccolo rising by dorothy dunnett is the first in a series and was first published in 1986. She published 22 books in total, including the sixpart lymond chronicles and the eightpart niccolo series. Dorothy dunnett books list of books by author dorothy. She is best known for her sixpart series about francis crawford of lymond, the lymond chronicles, which she followed with the eightpart prequel the house of niccolo. The author, dorothy dunnett 1923 2001 was a historical novelist, who spent her life in scotland. The lymond chronicles are six novels set in and around 16th century europe.
Dorothy dunnett obe nee halliday, 25 august 1923 in dunfermline, fife 9 november 2001 was a scottish historical novelist. In the johnson johnson series, the date of publication is not the same as the order in the series. She is survived by a couple of sons named mungo and ninian dunnett. Dorothy dunnett books list of books by author dorothy dunnett. All the writers you love probably love dorothy dunnett author alaya dawn johnson describes the late historical novelist as the literary equivalent of the velvet underground. We are run by volunteers, and have over 500 members in scotland, england, wales. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading niccolo rising. She also wrote a novel about the real macbeth called king hereafter and a series.
Set in mid16thcentury europe and the mediterranean area, the series tells the story. Gemini is the longawaited finale to dorothy dunnett s blockbuster series, the house of niccolo. Dunnetts books can be seen in the list of characters, which, in niccolo rising, 1986, the first book in that series, takes up four pages peppered with. With the same meticulous scholarship and narrative legerdemain she brought to her hugely popular lymond chronicles, our foremost historical novelist travels further into the past. Book one of the house of niccolo house of niccolo series 1.
See all books authored by dorothy dunnett, including the game of kings, and queens play, and more on. One of the most successful novel series written by dorothy dunnett is called as the house of nicolo. Book one of the house of niccolo house of niccolo series. Lymond chronicles series dorothy dunnett combining all the political intrigue of game of thrones with the sweeping romanticism of outlander, dorothy dunnett s legendary lymond chronicles have. An exhausting one too, so i didnt immediately go on to read the rest of the series. Queens play is the second book in dorothy dunnett s series, the lymond chronicles, which bring to life sixteenthcentury history through the adventures of scottish soldier of fortune, scholar and wit, francis crawford of lymond. It is comprised of a total of 8 books, published from 1986 to 2000.
Her first novel, the game of kings, was published in the united states in 1961, and in the united kingdom the year after. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The time is the 15th century, when intrepid merchants became the new knighthood of europe. With the bravura storytelling and pungent authenticity of detail she brought to her acclaimed lymond chronicles, dorothy dunnett, grande dame of the historical novel, presents the house of niccolo series. Combining all the political intrigue of game of thrones with the sweeping romanticism of outlander, dorothy dunnett s legendary lymond chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The dorothy dunnett society bibliography the dolly series johnson johnson while not having quite as many different editions and publishers as the lymond chronicles, the dollys are further complicated by the different titles under which they were produced and by the fact that they were originally published under dorothy. Dorothy dunnett author of the game of kings goodreads. For a start, that first gaudy cover did dunnetts sixbook saga about a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She was awarded the obe for her services to literature in 1992. She also wrote a novel about the real macbeth called king hereafter and a series of mystery novels centered on johnson johnson, a portrait painterspy. Dunnett is probably best knownfor her publications about franciscrawford of lymond, the lymond chronicles, and the prequel, the house of niccolo.
Dorothy dunnett wrote a series of 8 eight mystery novels with johnson as the central character, but still very little is actually known about him. Written by dorothy dunnett, audiobook narrated by david monteath. She also wrote king hereafter 1982, about the historical macbeth. She herself contributed much more to the second volume than the first, directly authoring many of the entries.
In this fourth book in the series, francis crawford of lymond embarks on a. The lymond chronicles is a series of six novels written by dorothy dunnett and first published between 1961 and 1975. Author dunnett had become lady dunnett because of her husbands knighthood in the year 1995. Niccolo rising is the first of her second series of historical novels set in 15th century bruges with a wealth of detail on the. The lymond chronicles is a series written by author dorothy dunnett, it stars a main character who is named francis crawford of lymond that she says is based on her own husband who is sir alastair dunnett, who was an editor. The house of niccolo is a series of eight historical novels set in the latefifteenthcentury.
Dorothy dunnett 19232001, author of the two historical fiction series, the. Mar 28, 2012 dorothy dunnett has written one of the most elegantly attired and excitingly conceived historical novels of the season. I really loved her lymond series and was a bit loath to begin this new series as i didnt think this one could match up to it, but i really enjoyed niccolo rising. This series serves as the prequel to the previous series written by author dunnett called as the lymond chronicles. This long and lively chronicle of midsixteenth century scotland runs the gamut of adventure and intrigue in the manner of a clever chess game, and she has been extremely generous with plot, subplots and a whole array of colorful subsidiary characters. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Aug 11, 2010 with the bravura storytelling and pungent authenticity of detail she brought to her acclaimed lymond chronicles, dorothy dunnett presents the house of niccolo series. The dorothy dunnett society was formed to help our members enjoy, discuss and promote the works of dorothy dunnett and the historical periods in which they were set. Dorothy dunnett has earned worldwide acclaim for the masterful blending of historical fact and imagination in her two series of novels set in brilliantly reconstructed fifteenth and sixteenthcentury landscapes. She also wrote a novel about the real macbeth called king hereafter and a series of mystery novels centered on. December 24, 2000 dorothy dunnett s excellent adventures by anne malcolm t is a truism that great novels have seldom been instant successes. The dolly of the titles refers to johnson johnsons yacht.