The first edition of Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy was published in London by Century in 1990. We track 2 editions.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- Circle of Friends film, 1995
Setting and characters
- Set in
- Dublin, Ireland
Read next
- Followed by
- The Copper Beech
In print
- Editions recorded
- 57 on Open Library, 32 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 2 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of Circle of Friends?
The first edition of Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy was published in London by Century in 1990.
How many editions of Circle of Friends are there?
We track 2 editions of Circle of Friends, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Circle of Friends been adapted?
Yes, including Circle of Friends (film, 1995), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after Circle of Friends?
In order, it is followed by The Copper Beech, according to Wikidata.