The Black Flame Trilogy books in order A series by W. E. B. Du Bois
The Black Flame Trilogy series by W. E. B. Du Bois has 3 books, from The Ordeal of Mansart (1957) to Worlds of Color (1961). Read it in order, starting with The Ordeal of Mansart.
Reading order: 1 The Ordeal of Mansart (1957) · 2 Mansart Builds a School (1959) · 3 Worlds of Color (1961)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Black Flame Trilogy books in order
- 1.
The Ordeal of Mansart (1957)
- 2.
Mansart Builds a School (1959)
- 3.
Worlds of Color (1961)
The Black Flame Trilogy FAQ
- How many The Black Flame Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 The Black Flame Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Black Flame Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Ordeal of Mansart (1957): 1 The Ordeal of Mansart (1957) · 2 Mansart Builds a School (1959) · 3 Worlds of Color (1961).
- What is the first The Black Flame Trilogy book?
- The Ordeal of Mansart (1957).
- What is the latest The Black Flame Trilogy book?
- Worlds of Color (1961).
- Is the Black Flame Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new The Black Flame Trilogy books since 1961; W. E. B. Du Bois died in 1963.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.