Ibis Trilogy Books in Order
A historical fiction trilogy following characters across the Indian Ocean during the 1830s, centered on the ship Ibis which transports opium and indentured laborers from India to China. The narrative culminates in the First Opium War, exploring colonialism and the opium trade through a postcolonial lens.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Amitav Ghosh
Set just before the Opium Wars, this novel centers on the old slave ship the Ibis and its voyage across the Indian Ocean, carrying a mixed crew of…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Amitav Ghosh
In September 1838, a storm on the Indian Ocean strikes the Ibis, a ship carrying convicts and indentured laborers, and five men disappear. The novel…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Amitav Ghosh
In 1839, China embargoes opium, and Britain assembles an expeditionary force from India to reinstate the trade. Kesri Singh, a soldier in the East…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Ibis Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Sea of Poppies”. Start with “Sea of Poppies.”
How many books are in the Ibis Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Amitav Ghosh , published between 2008–2015.
Where can I buy the Ibis 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.