The Malayan Trilogy Books in Order

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1956-1959 novel trilogy by Anthony Burgess

The Malayan Trilogy was first published in 1964 in the United Kingdom by Heinemann.

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.