Anthony Quayle books in order
British actor
- Lived
- 1913–1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
Anthony Quayle published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Eight Hours from England (1945).
Updated September 2026
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Eight Hours from England
Anthony Quayle's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Eight Hours from England (1945)
On Such a Night (1947)
Non-fiction in order
A Time to Speak (1990)
Other books in order
Sleuth (1970)
About Anthony Quayle
Sir John Anthony Quayle was a British actor who was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his supporting role as Thomas Wolsey in the film Anne of the Thousand Days (1969). He also played important roles in such major studio productions as The Guns of Navarone (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964), Operation Crossbow (1965), QB VII (1974) and The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Quayle was knighted in the 1985 New Year Honours.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anthony Quayle FAQ
- How many books has Anthony Quayle written?
- Anthony Quayle published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anthony Quayle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eight Hours from England.
- What is Anthony Quayle's last book?
- A Time to Speak (1990).
- What is Anthony Quayle's most famous book?
- Eight Hours from England (1945) is Anthony Quayle's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.