The Lymond Chronicles Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Lymond Chronicles books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Game of Kings
Buy on Amazon1961
Queens' Play
Buy on Amazon1964
The Disorderly Knights
Buy on Amazon1966
Pawn in Frankincense
Buy on Amazon1969
The Ringed Castle
Buy on Amazon1971
Checkmate
Buy on Amazon1975
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Lymond Chronicles series is publication order: 1. The Game of Kings (1961), 2. Queens' Play (1964), 3. The Disorderly Knights (1966), 4. Pawn in Frankincense (1969), 5. The Ringed Castle (1971), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Lymond Chronicles series by Dorothy Dunnett contains 6 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Lymond Chronicles series is written by Dorothy Dunnett. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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