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ⓘ About John P. Marquand
A highly renowned and an equally highly regarded author of spy and satirical stories, the American author John P. Marquand built himself a strong legacy during his lifetime. Taking a look at big themes and ideas such as class and its place within American society, he was an influential and gifted writer. With a keen eye for character and a well defined insight into American values and what drove people, it was no wonder that he went on to becoming a Pulitzer Prize winning author. Early and Personal Life Born in 1893 on the 10th of November, John Phillips Marquand was born and raised in the area of Wilmington in Delaware. Growing up in America he harbored a strong passion for both reading and writing from a very early age, right up until the day he died in 1960 on the 16th of July.
All Book Series by John P. Marquand
Your Turn, Mr. Moto / No Hero / Mr. Moto Takes a Hand
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1935
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John P. Marquand?
A highly renowned and an equally highly regarded author of spy and satirical stories, the American author John P. Marquand built himself a strong legacy during his lifetime. Taking a look at big themes and ideas such as class and its place within American society, he was an influential and gifted writer.
Which John P. Marquand series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mr. Moto series, the earliest of John P. Marquand's multi-book series: it opens with Your Turn, Mr. Moto / No Hero / Mr. Moto Takes a Hand (1935) and runs to 6 books across 1935–1957, ending with Right You Are, Mr. Moto (1957).
How many books has John P. Marquand written?
John P. Marquand has 27 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1922 and 1964. 6 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Mr. Moto series with 6 books — and 21 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should John P. Marquand's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John P. Marquand's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mr. Moto (1935–1957, 6 books).
How are John P. Marquand's books organised into series?
This guide splits John P. Marquand's 27 books into 1 named series and 21 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mr. Moto (6 books, 1935–1957).