Dorothy Gilman books in order
American spy fiction writer
- Lived
- 1923–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 40
- Mystery
- Spy fiction
- Children's books
Dorothy Gilman published 29 novels, 1 novella, 2 children's books and 8 other books, beginning with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1966). 15 feature Emily Pollifax. The best-known is Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (1995).
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Emily Pollifax (15)
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1966)
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax (1970)
The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax (1971)
A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax (1973)
Mrs. Pollifax on Safari (1982)
Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station (1983)
Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha (1985)
Around the World with Mrs. Pollifax (1988)
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle (1988)
Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish (1990)
Mrs Pollifax (1993)
Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (1995)
Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer (1996)
Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist (1997)
Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled (2000)
Where to start with Dorothy Gilman
Start here
Mrs. Pollifax Pursued
Dorothy Gilman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Enchanted Caravan (1949)
Carnival Gypsy (1950)
The Calico Year (1953)
Heartbreak Street (1958)
Witch's Silver (1959)
Uncertain Voyage (1967)
The Clairvoyant Countess (1975)
The Tightrope Walker (1979)
A Nun in the Closet (1983)
Maze in the Heart of the Castle (1983)
Incident at Badamya (1989)
Caravan (1992)
Thale's Folly (1999)
Kaleidoscope (2002)
Novellas in order
A New Kind of Country (1978)
Children's books in order
Ten Leagues to Boston Town (1962)
The Bells of Freedom (1963)
Other books in order
Papa Dolphin's Table (1955)
Masquerade (1961)
Unexpect Mrs Pollifax (1977)
Girl in Buckskin (1990)
Mrs. Polifax and the Second Thief (1996)
Mrs. Pollifax and the Innocent (1997)
Mrs. Polifax Pursued (1999)
Mrs. Polifax and the Golden Triangle (2007)
About Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Edith Gilman was an American writer. She is best known for the Mrs. Pollifax series of spy novels, about spy and grandmother Emily Pollifax, who becomes a spy in her 60s. In 2010, Gilman was the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award recipient.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dorothy Gilman FAQ
- How many books has Dorothy Gilman written?
- Dorothy Gilman published 29 novels, 1 novella, 2 children's books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dorothy Gilman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mrs. Pollifax Pursued.
- What is Dorothy Gilman's last book?
- Kaleidoscope (2002).
- What is Dorothy Gilman's most famous book?
- Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (1995) is Dorothy Gilman's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.