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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction 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 Non-Fiction series? Start with "The Making of the Jewel in the Crown" (1983) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Making of the Jewel in the Crown
1983
My Appointment with the Muse: Essays, 1961-75
1986
On Writing and the Novel: Essays
1987
Behind Paul Scott's Raj Quartet: A Life in Letters: Volume I: The Early Years: 1940-1965
2011
Behind Paul Scott's Raj Quartet: A Life in Letters: Volume II: The Quartet and Beyond: 1966-1978
2011
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