Manning Coles Reading Order
3 series · 29 books
Manning Coles was the collaborative pseudonym of Adelaide Frances Oke Manning and Cyril Henry Coles, two British authors who specialized in espionage fiction during the Cold War era. Drawing on their real-world experience in military and intelligence work, they crafted taut spy thrillers featuring the resourceful Foreign Office agent Tommy Hambledon, who appeared in 26 novels across their prolific output. Between 1940 and 1963, this writing team produced action-driven mysteries that blended authentic tradecraft with compelling adventure narratives.
Charles and James Latimer Series
Complete3 books (1954–1958)
Start with Brief Candles and read in order.
Start this series with Brief Candles
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1956–1956)
Tommy Hambledon Series
Complete25 books (1940–1963)
Start with Drink to Yesterday, the first of 25 books in the Tommy Hambledon series.
Start this series with Drink to Yesterday
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Manning Coles written?
- Manning Coles has written 29 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1940 to 1963.
- What is the first book in each Manning Coles series?
- Here are the first books in Manning Coles's series: Charles and James Latimer: Brief Candles; Tommy Hambledon: Drink to Yesterday.
- What order should I read Manning Coles's books?
- We recommend reading Manning Coles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Manning Coles's series complete?
- Manning Coles has 3 completed series.