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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.
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Who is J.G. Farrell?
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.
Which J.G. Farrell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Empire Trilogy series, the earliest of J.G. Farrell's multi-book series: it opens with Troubles (1970) and runs to 3 books across 1970–1978, ending with The Singapore Grip (1978).
How many books has J.G. Farrell written?
J.G. Farrell has 7 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1963 and 1981. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Empire Trilogy series with 3 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should J.G. Farrell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.G. Farrell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Empire Trilogy (1970–1978, 3 books).
How are J.G. Farrell's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.G. Farrell's 7 books into 1 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Empire Trilogy (3 books, 1970–1978).