The Immigrants (Lavette Family Saga) Books in Order
A six-novel saga by Howard Fast tracing three generations of the Lavette family of San Francisco, beginning with Dan Lavette's rise from a poor fisherman's son to a shipping and banking magnate against the backdrop of the 1906 earthquake, and following his descendants through the Depression, World War II, and into the late twentieth century. Fast published the first volume, The Immigrants, in 1977 and continued the series intermittently over the next two decades.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Howard Fast
This family saga follows roughneck immigrants determined to make their way in America at the turn of the century. Rising from the 1906 San Francisco…
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Buy on Amazon1978 · Howard Fast
Born to wealth and social standing, Barbara Lavette leaves her home on San Francisco's Nob Hill for a life of adventure spanning the Depression to…
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Buy on Amazon1979 · Howard Fast
The third book in a four-book series about the Lafette family, centered on Dan Lafette, a larger-than-life figure who experiences success, failure,…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Howard Fast
This novel continues the saga of the Lavette family during the 1960s, focusing on Barbara Lavette, the daughter of Dan Lavette, as the family's story…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Howard Fast
This novel concludes the Lavette family saga, in which the eldest daughter of Dan Lavette, now in her sixties, runs for Congress.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Howard Fast
This novel continues the story of Barbara Lavette, who has become the matriarch of the large Lavette clan, relied upon for guidance and her faith in…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Immigrants (Lavette Family Saga) books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Immigrants”. Start with “The Immigrants.”
How many books are in the The Immigrants (Lavette Family Saga) series?
We list 6 books by Howard Fast , published between 1977–1997.
Where can I buy the The Immigrants (Lavette Family Saga) books?
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