The Malayan Trilogy Books in Order

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1956-1959 novel trilogy by Anthony Burgess

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Time for a Tiger

    Time for a Tiger

    1956 · Anthony Burgess

    Anthony Burgess's 1956 novel is his debut and the first in his Malayan Trilogy. The story is a comic portrayal of British expatriates in…

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  2. Cover of The enemy in the blanket

    The enemy in the blanket

    1958 · Anthony Burgess

    The second part of the Malaya Trilogy follows Victor Crabbe, who is now the headmaster of a provincial school in the period just before Malaya gains…

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  3. Cover of Beds in the East

    Beds in the East

    1959 · Anthony Burgess

    The final part of the Malayan Trilogy, also known as 'The Long Day Wanes,' following the further amorous adventures of expatriate headmaster Victor…

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Frequently asked questions

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

Read them in publication order, starting with “Time for a Tiger”. Start with “Time for a Tiger.”

How many books are in the The Malayan Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Anthony Burgess , published between 1956–1959.

Where can I buy the The Malayan Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.