The Alexandria Quartet books in order A series by Lawrence Durrell
The Alexandria Quartet series by Lawrence Durrell has 4 books, from Justine (1957) to Clea (1960). Read it in order, starting with Justine.
Reading order: 1 Justine (1957) · 2 Balthazar (1958) · 3 Mountolive (1958) · 4 Clea (1960)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The Alexandria Quartet books in order
- 1.
Justine (1957)
- 2.
Balthazar (1958)
- 3.
Mountolive (1958)
- 4.
Clea (1960)
The Alexandria Quartet FAQ
- How many The Alexandria Quartet books are there?
- There are 4 The Alexandria Quartet books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Alexandria Quartet books in?
- In publication order, starting with Justine (1957): 1 Justine (1957) · 2 Balthazar (1958) · 3 Mountolive (1958) · 4 Clea (1960).
- What is the first The Alexandria Quartet book?
- Justine (1957).
- What is the latest The Alexandria Quartet book?
- Clea (1960).
- Is the Alexandria Quartet series finished?
- There have been no new The Alexandria Quartet books since 1960; Lawrence Durrell died in 1990.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.