The Dorothy Dunnett Society

“Marian de Charetty was small and round and active, with a stare that was none the less of the brightest blue, and vermilion dye in her veins, which made her lips naturally scarlet and her cheeks naturally rosy under short chestnut brows.” Niccolò Rising
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    • “Marian de Charetty was small and round and active, with a stare that was none the less of the brightest blue, and vermilion dye in her veins, which made her lips naturally scarlet and her cheeks naturally rosy under short chestnut brows.” Niccolò Rising
    Dorothy Dunnett reading a book

    Welcome to the Dorothy Dunnett Society

    History and literature together as one

    Our worldwide community is brought together by a shared love of Dorothy Dunnett’s writing. Some of us are discovering her books for the first time; others have been reading and rereading them for decades. What we share is an enduring fascination with her characters and stories, a deep interest in the history behind them, and the pleasure of exploring both together.

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    Latest News

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    Dorothy Dunnett Society Silent Auction
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    HWA Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition 2026
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    New Dorothy Dunnett Society Website Launched
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    Fontainebleau Library

    Explore The Library

    A collection of essays, videos, research and more. Discover a world inspired by Dorothy Dunnett’s work.
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    Forthcoming Events

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    October Zoom Discussion Groups
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    Online
    The 500th Birthday of Francis Crawford of Lymond
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    IDDD 2026
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    The Dunnett Weekend 2027
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    “I live a long way from Lymond’s Scotland or Niccolò’s trading empires. Being a member of the Dorothy Dunnett Society brings me closer to other Dunnett readers and the places and people I’ve read about. ”
    Jo Heaton, Wellington, New Zealand
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    Support Us

    Volunteer, donate, shop, join the society. Our charity thrives thanks to wonderful people like you.
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    In The Library

    Networking with Dorothy Dunnett and Anselm Adorne. Whispering Gallery Article from Issue 165, by Jill Harrison
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    A Short Note

    The Dorothy Dunnett Society is staffed entirely by volunteers, motivated by our shared love of her work.

    Our members, volunteers, donors and supporters all play a part in building our worldwide community of Dunnetteers and helping us to share and celebrate Dorothy’s remarkable legacy.

    Thank you so much for your support.

    Nicky Cannon, Chair

    Photograph of Dorothy Dunnett ©Alison Dunnett

    Photograph of Fontainebleau Library ©Tom Blackie