RENAULT, MARY, 1905 to 1983
Mary Renault
English novelist.
- Books
- 10
- Editions tracked
- 13
- First editions
- 10
- Nationality
- United Kingdom, South Africa
For collectors
Collect Mary Renault
Reading guide
Mary Renault books in order
In publication order
- 1The Friendly Young Ladies1944
- 2The King Must Die1952
- 3The Charioteer1953
- 4The Last of the Wine1956
- 5The Bull from the Sea1962
- 6The Mask of Apollo1966
- 7Fire from Heaven1969
- 8The Persian Boy1972
- 9The Nature of Alexander1975
- 10Funeral Games1981
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1944The Friendly Young LadiesLongmans, Green
- 1952The King Must DieAllen Lane
- 1953The CharioteerLongmans, Green
- 1956The Last of the WineLongmans, Green
- 1962The Bull from the SeaLongmans
- 1966The Mask of ApolloLongmans, Green
- 1969Fire from HeavenPantheon Books
- 1972The Persian BoyLongman
- 1975The Nature of AlexanderAllen Lane
- 1981Funeral GamesJohn Murray
Books and editions
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- 1st Allen Lane1952 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- 1st Longman1972 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- 1st John Murray1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Mary Renault's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Friendly Young Ladies (1944), then The King Must Die (1952) and The Charioteer (1953). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Mary Renault's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Friendly Young Ladies, first published in 1944.
When was Mary Renault born?
Mary Renault was born in 1905 and died in 1983.
How many Mary Renault books does MyVolumes track?
We track 10 books by Mary Renault across 13 editions, 10 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Mary Renault book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.