The Deptford Trilogy books in order A series by Robertson Davies
The Deptford Trilogy series by Robertson Davies has 3 books, from Fifth Business (1970) to World of Wonders (1975). Read it in order, starting with Fifth Business.
Reading order: 1 Fifth Business (1970) · 2 The Manticore (1972) · 3 World of Wonders (1975)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Deptford Trilogy books in order
- 1.
Fifth Business (1970)
- 2.
The Manticore (1972)
- 3.
World of Wonders (1975)
The Deptford Trilogy FAQ
- How many The Deptford Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 The Deptford Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Deptford Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with Fifth Business (1970): 1 Fifth Business (1970) · 2 The Manticore (1972) · 3 World of Wonders (1975).
- What is the first The Deptford Trilogy book?
- Fifth Business (1970).
- What is the latest The Deptford Trilogy book?
- World of Wonders (1975).
- Is the Deptford Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new The Deptford Trilogy books since 1975; Robertson Davies died in 1995.
- Did Robertson Davies write other series?
- Yes: The Cornish Trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.