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The Berrybender Narratives is a series of novels by Larry McMurtry that follows the journey of an English aristocratic family as they travel across the American frontier in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of westward expansion, the series explores the challenges of survival, cultural encounters, and personal relationships as the Berrybenders navigate the evolving landscape of the American West. Central to the narrative is the family's movement along the Missouri River and their experiences with the land, its people, and the shifting political and social tides of the era.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Sin killer

    Sin killer

    2002 · Larry McMurtry

    It is 1830, and the Berrybender family, an affluent and aristocratic English family, is traveling up the Missouri River to explore the American West.…

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  2. Cover of The wandering hill

    The wandering hill

    2003 · Larry McMurtry

    Continuing up the Missouri River with her wealthy English clan, Tasmin Berrybender, on the verge of motherhood and living with elusive Native…

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  3. By Sorrow's River

    2003 · Larry McMurtry

    By Sorrow's River is a 2003 novel by Larry McMurtry, the third in The Berrybender Narratives series, both in chronological order and publication. The…

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  4. Cover of Folly and Glory

    Folly and Glory

    2004 · Larry McMurtry

    The final chapter of the story takes place in Mexican Santa Fe, where Tasmin and her family are under arrest. Her father, Lord Berrybender, plans to…

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What order should I read the The Berrybender Narratives books in?

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

How many books are in the The Berrybender Narratives series?

We list 4 books by Larry McMurtry , published between 2002–2004.

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