The Levant Trilogy Books in Order

The Levant Trilogy comprises three novels that continue the wartime experiences of Harriet and Guy Pringle, following their journey from the Balkans through Egypt and the Middle East during World War II. It is the sequel to Olivia Manning's Balkan Trilogy, and together the six novels are often published as "Fortunes of War."

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Danger Tree

    The Danger Tree

    1977 · Olivia Manning

    Having fled a Europe overrun by Hitler, Guy and Harriet Pringle live a precarious existence in Cairo. Simon Boulderstone, a young officer, has also…

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  2. Cover of The Battle Lost and Won

    The Battle Lost and Won

    1978 · Olivia Manning

    The Battle Lost and Won is a 1978 book by Olivia Manning. It is book 2 of the series The Levant Trilogy.

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  3. Cover of The Sum of Things

    The Sum of Things

    1980 · Olivia Manning

    The Sum of Things is a 1980 book by Olivia Manning. It is book 3 of the series The Levant Trilogy.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Levant Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Danger Tree”. Start with “The Danger Tree.”

How many books are in the The Levant Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Olivia Manning , published between 1977–1980.

Where can I buy the The Levant Trilogy books?

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