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China Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of China books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the China series? Start with "The Crimson Pagoda" (1983) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete China reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Crimson Pagoda
1983
The Scarlet Princess
1984
Red Dawn
1985
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