Series by John Jakes
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Buy on Amazon1974 · John Jakes
Phillipe Charboneau, an illegitimate son of an English nobleman, leaves Europe and becomes Philip Kent, joining the early days of the American…
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Buy on Amazon1975 · John Jakes
The Rebels is a historical novel by John Jakes, published in 1975, and the second book in The Kent Family Chronicles, also known as the American…
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1975 · John Jakes
The Seekers is a historical novel written by John Jakes and published in 1975. It is the third book in The Kent Family Chronicles, also known as the…
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Buy on Amazon1976 · John Jakes
The Furies is a historical novel written by John Jakes and published in 1976. It is the fourth book in the Kent Family Chronicles, also known as the…
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Buy on Amazon1976 · John Jakes
The Kent Family Chronicles is a series of eight novels written by John Jakes for Lyle Engel of Book Creations, Inc. The series was created to mark…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · John Jakes
Warriors is a historical novel written by John Jakes and published in 1977. It is the sixth book in The Kent Family Chronicles, also known as the…
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Buy on Amazon1978 · John Jakes
This title belongs to the Kent Family Chronicles, a series of eight novels by John Jakes written for Lyle Engel of Book Creations, Inc., to…
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Buy on Amazon1979 · John Jakes
At the turn of the century, Gideon Kent is concerned about the future of his family due to his failing health. His daughter, Eleanor, is an actress,…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · John Jakes
Published in 1982, North and South introduces the rice-growing Mains of South Carolina and the ironworking Hazards of Pennsylvania, whose scions Orry…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · John Jakes
The second book in the North and South trilogy, published in 1984, follows the Main and Hazard families for the duration of the American Civil War,…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · John Jakes
Heaven and Hell is the third and final book in the North and South Trilogy by John Jakes. Published in 1987, the novel continues the story of the…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has John Jakes written?
We list 11 books by John Jakes across 2 series, published between 1974–1987 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read John Jakes's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Bastard.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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