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Noah Gordon

2 series 7 books in order 1 standalone book

Noah Gordon (born November 11, 1926, died 2021) was an American novelist born in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Born
1926
Known for
Narrativa histórica, Cole Family Trilogy

Where to start with Noah Gordon

Begin with The Rabbi, the first book in Noah Gordon’s historical narrative series, published in 1951. This novel introduces the central themes and narrative style that define his work. Proceed through the series in publication order, as each subsequent book continues the historical fiction tradition established in The Rabbi. The series spans from 1951 to 2005, with each book following chronologically in the sequence of their original release. After completing the series, read The Last Jew, a standalone novel published in 2002. This work stands apart in structure and setting but shares the author’s focus on historical and personal identity. No other books by Noah Gordon are present in the catalog.

Series by Noah Gordon

Narrativa histórica

5 books in order · 1951–1995

  1. Cover of Memoirs of Hadrian

    Memoirs of Hadrian

    1951 · Marguerite Yourcenar

    Mémoires d'Hadrien est un roman historique de Marguerite Yourcenar, publié en 1951. L'œuvre est présentée comme une longue lettre de l'empereur…

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  2. Cover of The Rabbi

    The Rabbi

    1965 · Noah Gordon

    Michael Kind, descended from Jews and raised in a marginal New York neighborhood, is torn between the antagonistic legacies of his grandfather and…

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  3. Cover of Shaman

    Shaman

    1992 · Noah Gordon

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  4. Cover of Matters of Choice

    Matters of Choice

    1995 · Noah Gordon

    A portrait of a talented and courageous woman physician who stares at her reflection in the glass ceiling and decides to seek a more meaningful life.…

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Cole Family Trilogy

3 books in order · 1986–1992

  1. Cover of The Physician

    The Physician

    1986 · Noah Gordon

    A 1988 novel by Noah Gordon describing the passion of an eleventh-century man to overcome disease and death, ease the suffering of others, and…

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  2. Shaman

    1992 · Noah Gordon

    The Shaman is a historical novel by American author Noah Gordon. It was first published in 1992. The book is the second in a trilogy that follows the…

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  3. Matters of Choice

    Year unknown · Noah Gordon

    The Shaman's Legacy is the third book in Noah Gordon's trilogy about the Cole family of doctors. It follows the story of Roberta Jeanne D'Arc Cole,…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Last Jew
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Noah Gordon written?

We list 7 books by Noah Gordon across 2 series, published between 1951–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Noah Gordon's books?

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

Where can I buy Noah Gordon's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.