Jane Gardam

1928–2025

1 series 6 books in order 3 standalone books

Jane Gardam (1928–2025) was an English writer of children's and adult fiction and a literary critic who also wrote reviews for The Spectator and The Telegraph and wrote for BBC Radio. She won numerous literary awards, including the Whitbread Award twice, and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours. Her Old Filth series includes Old Filth, The Man in the Wooden Hat, and Last Friends.

Born
1928
Known for
Old Filth

Series by Jane Gardam

Old Filth

3 books in order · 2004–2013

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    Old Filth

    2004 · Jane Gardam

    The title of this 2004 novel by Jane Gardam is an acronym standing for "Failed in London, Try Hong Kong." Old Filth is Sir Edward Feathers, a wealthy…

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    The Man in the Wooden Hat

    2009 · Jane Gardam

    The Man in the Wooden Hat is a 2009 novel by Jane Gardam that serves as a companion to her earlier work, Old Filth. It tells the story of the…

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  3. Cover of Last friends

    Last friends

    2013 · Jane Gardam

    The Marriage of Edward Feathers and Betty is a 2013 novel by Jane Gardam told from the perspective of Terry Veneering, a friend of Edward and lover…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The flight of the maidens

    The flight of the maidens

    2000

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  2. Cover of The queen of the tambourine

    The queen of the tambourine

    1991

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  3. Cover of Crusoe's daughter

    Crusoe's daughter

    1985

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jane Gardam written?

We list 6 books by Jane Gardam across 1 series, published between 1985–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jane Gardam's books?

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

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