John P. Marquand Reading Order
3 series · 27 books · Born November 10, 1893
John P. Marquand was an influential American author known for his mastery of satire and social commentary. Throughout his career from 1922 to 1964, he penned 27 books across three series, including the iconic Mr. Moto spy tales, as well as standalone novels and nonfiction works. His most acclaimed piece, The Late George Apley, earned him the Pulitzer Prize in 1938, highlighting his keen insight into the complexities of upper-class life.
Mr. Moto Series
Complete6 books (1935–1957)
Start with Your Turn, Mr. Moto / No Hero / Mr. Moto Takes a Hand, the first of 6 books in the Mr. Moto series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1925–1960)
Start with Lord Timothy Dexter of Newburyport, Massachusetts and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete18 books (1922–1964)
Start with The Unspeakable Gentleman, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 | The Unspeakable Gentleman 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Four of a Kind 1923Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Do Tell Me, Doctor Johnson 1928Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Haven's End 1929Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Ming Yellow 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Late George Apley 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Wickford Point 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  H.M. Pulham, Esq. 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  So Little Time 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Repent in Haste 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  B.F.'s Daughter 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | It's Loaded Mr. Bauer 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Point of No Return 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Melville Goodwin, USA 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Sincerely, Willis Wayde 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Life At Happy Knoll. 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Women and Thomas Harrow 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Warning Hill 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John P. Marquand written?
- John P. Marquand has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1922 to 1964.
- What is the first book in each John P. Marquand series?
- Here are the first books in John P. Marquand's series: Mr. Moto: Your Turn, Mr. Moto / No Hero / Mr. Moto Takes a Hand; Non-Fiction: Lord Timothy Dexter of Newburyport, Massachusetts.
- What order should I read John P. Marquand's books?
- We recommend reading John P. Marquand's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John P. Marquand's series complete?
- John P. Marquand has 3 completed series.