Tag Archives: Dorothy Dunnett

Gemini by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

In June last year, having finished the final book of the Lymond Chronicles in April, I picked up Niccolò Rising and embarked on Dorothy Dunnett’s second historical series, the House of Niccolò. And now here I am, seven months and … Continue reading →

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Caprice and Rondo by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

The seventh in the House of Niccolò series and another one I enjoyed, although it was actually one of my least favourites so far. I know other readers will disagree, but in an eight-volume series it’s inevitable that there are … Continue reading →

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To Lie with Lions by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

To Lie with Lions is the sixth volume in the House of Niccolò series and although I loved it, this is not the place to start if you’re new to Niccolò. To be able to fully appreciate this book, you … Continue reading →

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The Unicorn Hunt by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

The Unicorn Hunt is the fifth book in the eight-volume House of Niccolò series which follows the adventures of former dyer’s apprentice Nicholas de Fleury (also known as Nicholas vander Poele or Niccolò) now a successful banker and merchant. I … Continue reading →

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Scales of Gold by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

This is the fourth book in the House of Niccolò series and my favourite so far. As always, I have done my best to avoid any major spoilers in this post but would still advise newcomers to the series to … Continue reading →

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Race of Scorpions by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

This is the third book in the House of Niccolò series, the first two being Niccolò Rising and The Spring of the Ram. The series is set in the 15th century and follows the adventures of Nicholas vander Poele as … Continue reading →

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The Spring of the Ram by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

This is the second book in the eight-volume House of Niccolò series. In the first book, Niccolò Rising, we saw how Nicholas, a young dyer’s apprentice, rose in the world to become head of the Charetty trading company. In The … Continue reading →

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