Century Trilogy books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Century Trilogy series?"

"There are three books in the Century Trilogy series, published between 2012 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Century Trilogy series?"

"The first book in the Century Trilogy series is While the World is Still Asleep, published in 2012."

Q: "Do the Century Trilogy books need to be read in order?"

"Each book follows a different woman in a different setting, so they can be read as standalones. While the World is Still Asleep, The Champagne Queen, and The Queen of Beauty are connected by their shared era rather than by plot."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	While the World is Still Asleep	2012	Petra Durst-Benning	Buy
2	The Champagne Queen	2013	Petra Durst-Benning	Buy
3	The Queen of Beauty	2015	Petra Durst-Benning	Buy

The Century Trilogy features three novels set around the turn of the 20th century, each following a different woman forging her own path. While the World is Still Asleep (2012) opens the series, followed by The Champagne Queen (2013) and The Queen of Beauty (2015).

Each book stands on its own with a different protagonist and setting, but all three share the theme of women pushing against the boundaries of their era. The European settings and period detail are consistent with Petra Durst-Benning’s other historical fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Century Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Century Trilogy series, published between 2012 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Century Trilogy series?

The first book in the Century Trilogy series is While the World is Still Asleep, published in 2012.

Do the Century Trilogy books need to be read in order?

Each book follows a different woman in a different setting, so they can be read as standalones. While the World is Still Asleep, The Champagne Queen, and The Queen of Beauty are connected by their shared era rather than by plot.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order