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The House of Niccolò

by Dorothy Dunnett

8 books Started 1986 Latest 2000
Publication Reading Order

The The House of Niccolò is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Dorothy Dunnett, comprising 8 books published between 1986 and 2000. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Niccolò Rising cover 1 Niccolò Rising 1986 Buy from Amazon
The Spring of the Ram cover 2 The Spring of the Ram 1987 Buy from Amazon
Race of Scorpions cover 3 Race of Scorpions 1990 Buy from Amazon
Scales of Gold cover 4 Scales of Gold 1991 Buy from Amazon
The Unicorn Hunt cover 5 The Unicorn Hunt 1993 Buy from Amazon
To Lie with Lions cover 6 To Lie with Lions 1995 Buy from Amazon
Caprice and Rondo cover 7 Caprice and Rondo 1997 Buy from Amazon
Gemini cover 8 Gemini 2000 Buy from Amazon

Dorothy Dunnett (1923-2001) was a Scottish historical novelist. Born Dorothy Halliday in Dunfermline, Fife, Dunnett began writing in her teens. Her breakout success, "The Game of Kings" (1961), launched the popular Lymond Chronicles, a series of six historical novels set in 16th-century Scotland and Europe. Dunnett's meticulous research and evocative prose earned her widespread acclaim. Dunnett also wrote the House of Niccolò series (1961-1975) and standalone novels like "King Hereafter" (1982). Her works combine historical accuracy with thrilling adventures and memorable characters. Dunnett received numerous awards, including the Gold Dagger Award from the British Crime Writers' Association (1984) and the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel (1987). Her novels remain highly regarded for their gripping plots, nuanced characters, and vivid depiction of historical periods.

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