Lymond Chronicles Books in Order
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The Lymond Chronicles is a series of six historical novels by Dorothy Dunnett, published between 1961 and 1975, set in mid-16th-century Europe and the Mediterranean region from 1547 to 1558. The series follows the adventures of Francis Crawford of Lymond, a young Scottish nobleman, across multiple locations reflecting the political and cultural contexts of the period. The narrative is grounded in historical detail and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and intrigue.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1961 · Dorothy Dunnett
The first book in Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles, set in 1547 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Francis Crawford of Lymond returns to the country despite…
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Buy on Amazon1964 · Dorothy Dunnett
Young Mary Queen of Scots is part of Henri II's French court. Francis Crawford is sent to France to gather intelligence on negotiations with England,…
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Buy on Amazon1966 · Dorothy Dunnett
Back in Scotland, Crawford establishes a mercenary force and encounters the willful Joleta Malett. Through her brother Graham, a knight of St John of…
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Buy on Amazon1969 · Dorothy Dunnett
Somewhere within the bejeweled labyrinth of the Ottoman empire, a child is hidden. His father, Francis Crawford of Lymond, soldier of fortune and…
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Buy on Amazon1971 · Dorothy Dunnett
Crawford is rescued from Volos by the clever and power-hungry Kiaya Khatun, traveling to Moscow to train the Tsar's army while dealing with a…
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Buy on Amazon1975 · Dorothy Dunnett
Checkmate is a 1975 book by Dorothy Dunnett. It is book 6 of the series Lymond Chronicles.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Lymond Chronicles books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Game of Kings”. Start with “The Game of Kings.”
How many books are in the Lymond Chronicles series?
We list 6 books by Dorothy Dunnett , published between 1961–1975.
Where can I buy the Lymond Chronicles books?
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Reader reviews
- Steve Magnus★★★★★Sep 2026
Dorothy Dunnett has detailed it so well, this series could be read multiple times and still you would want to read again!!
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