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ⓘ About A.J. Cronin
A.J. Cronin was a Scottish author of nonfiction, literature and fiction novels. He is famously known for his novel The Citadel published in 1937. The book tells a story of a doctor of welsh origins who quickly climbs the ladder of success in London. Cronin closely included this scene as a Medical Inspector of Mines and later working as a doctor in Harley Street. The novel promoted what was then regarded as controversial new ideas related to medical ethics and also inspired the formation of National Health Service. Cronin also published another mining-related book; The Stars Look Down set in the North East of England. This novel was adapted into a film version produced in 1939 and television adaptation in an Italian and British version produced in 1971 and 1975 respectively.
All Book Series by A.J. Cronin
Short Stories From Dr Finlay's Casebook
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1978
Doctor Finlay of Tannochbrae
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1985
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is A.J. Cronin?
A.J. Cronin was a Scottish author of nonfiction, literature and fiction novels. He is famously known for his novel The Citadel published in 1937. The book tells a story of a doctor of welsh origins who quickly climbs the ladder of success in London.
Which A.J. Cronin series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dr. Finlay series, the earliest of A.J. Cronin's multi-book series: it opens with Short Stories From Dr Finlay's Casebook (1978) and runs to 2 books across 1978–1985, ending with Doctor Finlay of Tannochbrae (1985).
How many books has A.J. Cronin written?
A.J. Cronin has 28 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1931 and 2020. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Dr. Finlay series with 2 books — and 26 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should A.J. Cronin's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. A.J. Cronin's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dr. Finlay (1978–1985, 2 books).
How are A.J. Cronin's books organised into series?
This guide splits A.J. Cronin's 28 books into 1 named series and 26 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Dr. Finlay (2 books, 1978–1985).