Olivia Manning Reading Order
6 series · 21 books
Olivia Manning was a prolific British author known for her insightful explorations of personal and geographical journeys through fiction and non-fiction. With a career spanning from 1937 to 1981, she penned 21 books across six series, including the acclaimed Balkan Trilogy and Levant Trilogy, as well as various short story collections. Her work often reflects her own experiences, blending rich imagination with vivid depictions of life in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1969–1979)
Start with Winter's Tales 15, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Balkan Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1960–1965)
Start with The Great Fortune and read in order.
Levant Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1977–1981)
Start with The Danger Tree and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1967–1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extraordinary Cats 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
Oliva Manning Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1967–1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Romantic Hero 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1937–1974)
Start with The Wind Changes, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Olivia Manning written?
- Olivia Manning has written 21 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1937 to 1981.
- What is the first book in each Olivia Manning series?
- Here are the first books in Olivia Manning's series: Anthologies: Winter's Tales 15; Balkan Trilogy: The Great Fortune; Levant Trilogy: The Danger Tree.
- What order should I read Olivia Manning's books?
- We recommend reading Olivia Manning's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Olivia Manning's series complete?
- Olivia Manning has 6 completed series.