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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Dorothy Gilman's book series? Dorothy Gilman has written 4 book series. The most notable is the Madame Karitska series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Dorothy Gilman
- #1
The Clairvoyant Countess(1975) - #2
Kaleidoscope(2002)
- #1
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax(1966) - #2
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax(1970) - #3
The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax(1971) - #4
A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax(1973) - #5Mrs. Pollifax on Safari(1976)
- #6
Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station(1983) - #7
Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha(1985) - #8
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle(1988) - #9
Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish(1990) - #10
Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief(1993) - #11
Mrs. Pollifax Pursued(1995) - #12
Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer(1996) - #13
Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist(1997) - #14
Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled(2000)
- #1
A New Kind of Country(1978) - #2
Alfred Hitchcock's Fatal Attractions(1983)
- #1
Enchanted Caravan (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1949) - #2
Carnival Gypsy (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1950) - #3
Ragamuffin Alley (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1951) - #4
The Calico Year (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1953) - #5
Four-Party Line (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1954) - #6
Papa Dolphin's Table (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1955) - #7Girl in Buckskin(1956)
- #8
Heartbreak Street (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1958) - #9
Witch's Silver (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1959) - #10
Masquerade / Heart's Design (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1961) - #11
Masquerade(1961) - #12
Ten Leagues to Boston Town(1962) - #13
Uncertain Voyage(1967) - #14
A Nun in the Closet(1975) - #15
The Tightrope Walker(1979) - #16The Maze in the Heart of the Castle(1983)
- #17
The Bells of Freedom (As: Dorothy Gilman Butters)(1984) - #18
Incident at Badamyâ(1989) - #19
Caravan(1992) - #20
Thale'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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