Nicolas Freeling Books in Order
Nicolas Freeling is a renowned British crime novelist, celebrated for his captivating works. Born Nicolas Davidson on March 3, 1927, in London, he has led a life marked by extensive travel and diverse occupations, including stints in the armed services and the catering profession. Freeling's writing career flourished, with numerous notable achievements. He penned the iconic Van der Valk series of detective novels, which gained widespread popularity through adaptations on British ITV during the 1970s. His novel, The King of the Rainy Country, received the prestigious 1967 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Novel. Additionally, Freeling won the esteemed Gold Dagger of the Crime Writers' Association and France's Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. His notable series include Van Der Valk and Henri Castang, solidifying his position as a master of the crime genre.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Nicolas Freeling
- #1AmazonA Dressing of Diamond(1974)
- #2AmazonThe Bugles Blowing / What Are The Bugles Blowing For?(1975)
- #3AmazonSabine / Lake Isle(1976)
- #4AmazonNight Lords(1978)
- #5AmazonCastang's City(1980)
- #6AmazonWolfnight(1982)
- #7AmazonThe Back of the North Wind(1983)
- #8AmazonNo Part in Your Death(1984)
- #9AmazonCold Iron(1986)
- #10AmazonLady Macbeth(1988)
- #11AmazonNot As Far As Velma(1989)
- #12AmazonThose in Peril(1990)
- #13AmazonFlanders Sky / The Pretty How Town(1992)
- #14AmazonYou Who Know(1994)
- #15AmazonThe Seacoast of Bohemia(1994)
- #16AmazonA Dwarf Kingdom(1996)
- #1AmazonLove in Amsterdam / Death in Amsterdam(1962)
- #2AmazonBecause of the Cats(1963)
- #3AmazonGun Before Butter / A Question of Loyalty(1963)
- #4AmazonDouble-Barrel(1964)
- #5AmazonCriminal Conversation(1966)
- #6AmazonThe King of the Rainy Country(1966)
- #7AmazonStrike Out Where Not Applicable(1967)
- #8AmazonTsing Boum(1969)
- #9AmazonThe Lovely Ladies / Over the High Side(1971)
- #10AmazonA Long Silence / Auprès De Ma Blonde(1972)
- #11AmazonThe Widow(1979)
- #12AmazonOne Damn Thing After Another / Arlette(1981)
- #13AmazonSand Castles(1989)
About Nicolas Freeling
Nicolas Freeling is a renowned British crime novelist, celebrated for his captivating works. Born Nicolas Davidson on March 3, 1927, in London, he has led a life marked by extensive travel and diverse occupations, including stints in the armed services and the catering profession. Freeling's writing career flourished, with numerous notable achievements. He penned the iconic Van der Valk series of detective novels, which gained widespread popularity through adaptations on British ITV during the 1970s. His novel, The King of the Rainy Country, received the prestigious 1967 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Novel. Additionally, Freeling won the esteemed Gold Dagger of the Crime Writers' Association and France's Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. His notable series include Van Der Valk and Henri Castang, solidifying his position as a master of the crime genre.
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