Children of Violence Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Children of Violence books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Martha Quest
Buy on Amazon1952
A Proper Marriage
Buy on Amazon1954
A Ripple from the Storm
Buy on Amazon1958
The Four-Gated City
Buy on Amazon1969
Landlocked
Buy on Amazon1969
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Children of Violence series is publication order: 1. Martha Quest (1952), 2. A Proper Marriage (1954), 3. A Ripple from the Storm (1958), 4. The Four-Gated City (1969), 5. Landlocked (1969). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Children of Violence series by Doris Lessing contains 5 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Children of Violence series is written by Doris Lessing. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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