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The Alexandria Quartet Reading Order
The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell has 4 main books (1957–1960). Start with Justine (1957) and read the numbered books in order.
The Alexandria Quartet books in order
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Clea
1960
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The Alexandria Quartet: common questions
- How many books are in the The Alexandria Quartet series?
- There are 4 main books in The Alexandria Quartet. The most recent main book listed here is Clea (1960).
- What order should I read The Alexandria Quartet in?
- Read The Alexandria Quartet in its numbered order: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea.
- What is the first The Alexandria Quartet book?
- The first book is Justine by Lawrence Durrell, published in 1957.