Gormenghast trilogy Books in Order

three novels by Mervyn Peake, published 1946–1959

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Titus Groan

    Titus Groan

    1946 · Mervyn Peake

    Titus Groan is a Gothic novel by Mervyn Peake, published in 1946. It is the first book in the Gormenghast series. The series includes the novels…

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  2. Cover of Gormenghast

    Gormenghast

    1967 · Mervyn Peake

    "Titus Groan" is a 1950 novel by Mervyn Peake. The story follows Titus, who is seven years old and the heir to the decaying castle Gormenghast. The…

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  3. Titus Alone

    1959 · Mervyn Peake

    Titus Alone is a novel written by Mervyn Peake and first published in 1959. It is the third book in the Gormenghast trilogy, which includes Titus…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

  • Titus Awakes

    1960 · Mervyn Peake

    Titus Awakes is a 2011 book by Mervyn Peake and Maeve Gilmore. "Titus Awakes" was an early working title applied to a novel planned by Mervyn Peake…

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  • Boy in Darkness

    1956 · Mervyn Peake

    Boy in Darkness is a novella by English writer Mervyn Peake. It was first published in 1956 by Eyre & Spottiswoode as part of the anthology Sometime,…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Gormenghast trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Titus Groan”. Start with “Titus Groan.”

How many books are in the Gormenghast trilogy series?

We list 5 books by Mervyn Peake , published between 1946–1967.

Where can I buy the Gormenghast trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.