North and South triology Books in Order

1980s trilogy of best-selling novels by John Jakes

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of North and South

    North and South

    1982 · 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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  2. Cover of Love and War

    Love and War

    1984 · 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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  3. Cover of Heaven and Hell

    Heaven and Hell

    1987 · 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

What order should I read the North and South triology books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “North and South”. Start with “North and South.”

How many books are in the North and South triology series?

We list 3 books by John Jakes , published between 1982–1987.

Where can I buy the North and South triology books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.