Dorothy Gilman Books in Order
Dorothy Gilman is a renowned author of mystery novels, best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to minister James Bruce and Essa (Starkweather) Gilman, she showed an early affinity for writing. At 9, Dorothy began writing, and her talent was evident by age 11, when she won a story contest against older competitors. She attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Pennsylvania, initially planning to create children's books. As an art teacher and telephone operator, Dorothy eventually transitioned to writing full-time, penning children's stories under the name Dorothy Gilman Butters before launching her Mrs. Pollifax series. This iconic series catapulted her to fame, and her novels continue to captivate audiences with their blend of adventure, mystery, and strong female protagonists. Traveling extensively and cultivating medicinal herbs on her farm in Nova Scotia, Dorothy infused her stories with a deep understanding of the world's cultures and ecosystems.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Dorothy Gilman
- #1AmazonThe Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax(1966)
- #2AmazonThe Amazing Mrs. Pollifax(1970)
- #3AmazonThe Elusive Mrs. Pollifax(1971)
- #4AmazonA Palm for Mrs. Pollifax(1973)
- #5AmazonMrs. Pollifax on Safari(1976)
- #6AmazonMrs. Pollifax on the China Station(1983)
- #7AmazonMrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha(1985)
- #8AmazonMrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle(1988)
- #9AmazonMrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish(1990)
- #10AmazonMrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief(1993)
- #11AmazonMrs. Pollifax Pursued(1995)
- #12AmazonMrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer(1996)
- #13AmazonMrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist(1997)
- #14AmazonMrs. Pollifax Unveiled(2000)
- #1AmazonEnchanted Caravan (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1949)
- #2AmazonCarnival Gypsy (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1950)
- #3AmazonRagamuffin Alley (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1951)
- #4AmazonThe Calico Year (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1953)
- #5AmazonFour-Party Line (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1954)
- #6AmazonPapa Dolphin's Table (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1955)
- #7AmazonGirl in Buckskin(1956)
- #8AmazonHeartbreak Street (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1958)
- #9AmazonWitch's Silver (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1959)
- #10AmazonMasquerade / Heart's Design (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1961)
- #11AmazonMasquerade(1961)
- #12AmazonTen Leagues to Boston Town(1962)
- #13AmazonUncertain Voyage(1967)
- #14AmazonA Nun in the Closet(1975)
- #15AmazonThe Tightrope Walker(1979)
- #16AmazonThe Maze in the Heart of the Castle(1983)
- #17AmazonThe Bells of Freedom (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1984)
- #18AmazonIncident at Badamyâ(1989)
- #19AmazonCaravan(1992)
- #20AmazonThale's Folly(1999)
About Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Gilman is a renowned author of mystery novels, best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to minister James Bruce and Essa (Starkweather) Gilman, she showed an early affinity for writing. At 9, Dorothy began writing, and her talent was evident by age 11, when she won a story contest against older competitors. She attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Pennsylvania, initially planning to create children's books. As an art teacher and telephone operator, Dorothy eventually transitioned to writing full-time, penning children's stories under the name Dorothy Gilman Butters before launching her Mrs. Pollifax series. This iconic series catapulted her to fame, and her novels continue to captivate audiences with their blend of adventure, mystery, and strong female protagonists. Traveling extensively and cultivating medicinal herbs on her farm in Nova Scotia, Dorothy infused her stories with a deep understanding of the world's cultures and ecosystems.
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