Edna O'Brien

1930–2024

1 series 3 books in order

Josephine Edna O'Brien (1930-2024) was an Irish novelist, memoirist, playwright, poet and short-story writer. On our catalog she is credited with The Country Girls Trilogy, comprising The Country Girls, The Lonely Girl (also known as Girl with Green Eyes) and Girls in Their Married Bliss. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1930
Known for
The Country Girls Trilogy

Series by Edna O'Brien

The Country Girls Trilogy

3 books in order · 1960–1964

  1. Cover of The Country Girls

    The Country Girls

    1960 · Edna O'Brien

    The Country Girls is a 1960 book by Edna O'Brien. It is book 1 of the series The Country Girls Trilogy.

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  2. Cover of The Lonely Girl (a.k.a. Girl with Green Eyes)

    The Lonely Girl (a.k.a. Girl with Green Eyes)

    1962 · Edna O'Brien

    The Lonely Girl (a.k.a. Girl with Green Eyes) is a 1962 book by Edna O'Brien. It is book 2 of the series The Country Girls Trilogy.

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  3. Cover of Girls in Their Married Bliss

    Girls in Their Married Bliss

    1964 · Edna O'Brien

    Girls in Their Married Bliss is a 1964 book by Edna O'Brien. It is book 3 of the series The Country Girls Trilogy.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Edna O'Brien written?

We list 3 books by Edna O'Brien across 1 series, published between 1960–1964 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Edna O'Brien's books?

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