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Marianne Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Marianne 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 Marianne series? Start with "Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore" (1985) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Marianne reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore
1985
Marianne, the Madame, and the Momentary Gods
1988
Marianne, the Matchbox and the Malachite Mouse
1989
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