J.G. Farrell

About the Author

James Gordon Farrell otherwise known as J.G. Farrell is a historical fiction novelist that was born in Liverpool England in 1935. The author would garner critical acclaim when he penned the historical fiction novels in the “Empire Trilogy.” These works explored the rise of British imperialism and ultimately its decline. The author was born to an English father and an Irish mother and for the most part, grew up in Ireland. He was born the second child of three siblings to accountant Wiliam Farrell who was then working in Bengal. His mother was Prudence Russell a former secretary and receptionist at a doctor’s office. When he was 12, he was sent to the Lancashire-based Rossall boarding school. Following the conclusion of World War II, the Farrell family moved to Dublin following which J.G. F. J.G. Farrell is the author of over 7 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Empire Trilogy Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, J.G. Farrell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.