Edna O'Brien

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.

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 trilogy by Irish author Edna O'Brien, comprising three novels published between 1960 and 1964. The work, often credited with…

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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 the third and final novel in Edna O'Brien's The Country Girls Trilogy, following The Country Girls and The Lonely…

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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?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Country Girls.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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