Patrick Melrose books

Patrick Melrose is the title character of Edward St Aubyn's five-novel series, which follows Melrose from a traumatic childhood through adulthood in upper-class English society.
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Patrick Melrose Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Bad News 1992 Buy
Never Mind 1992 Buy
Some Hope 1994 Buy
Mother’s Milk 2005 Buy
At Last 2011 Buy

The Patrick Melrose page covers the five novels by Edward St Aubyn that follow the life of Patrick Melrose. The semi-autobiographical series begins with Patrick’s childhood and traces his struggles with addiction, family trauma, and English upper-class society through five books published between 1992 and 2011.

The novels received wide critical praise and were adapted into a 2018 Showtime miniseries. St Aubyn drew heavily from his own experiences in writing the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Patrick Melrose written?

Patrick Melrose has written five books in one series.

What was Patrick Melrose's first book?

Patrick Melrose’s first book is Bad News, published in 1992.

Who wrote the Patrick Melrose novels?

The Patrick Melrose novels were written by British author Edward St Aubyn. The five semi-autobiographical novels were published between 1992 and 2011 and were adapted into a television miniseries starring Benedict Cumberbatch in 2018.

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