The Avignon Quintet Books in Order

novel series by Lawrence Durrell

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Monsieur

    Monsieur

    1974 · Lawrence Durrell

    Three lovers and comrades seek happiness in a dilapidated chateau near Avignon, a place steeped in history, but must contend with madness, eerie…

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  2. Cover of Livia

    Livia

    1978 · Lawrence Durrell

    Livia: Or Buried Alive is the second novel in Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet, published in 1978. The series, which spans from 1974 to 1985,…

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  3. Cover of Constance, or, Solitary practices

    Constance, or, Solitary practices

    1982 · Lawrence Durrell

    Constance, or Solitary Practices is the central novel in Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet, published between 1974 and 1985. It was nominated…

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  4. Cover of Sebastian

    Sebastian

    1983 · Lawrence Durrell

    Sebastian, or Ruling Passions, is the fourth book in The Avignon Quintet series by British author Lawrence Durrell. Published in 1983, the novel…

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  5. Cover of Quinx, or, The ripper's tale

    Quinx, or, The ripper's tale

    1985 · Lawrence Durrell

    Aubrey Blanford returns to Avignon after World War II, a time of endings and beginnings. He is joined by Rob Sutcliffe and Constance, a psychoanalyst…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Avignon Quintet books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Monsieur”. Start with “Monsieur.”

How many books are in the The Avignon Quintet series?

We list 5 books by Lawrence Durrell , published between 1974–1985.

Where can I buy the The Avignon Quintet books?

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