Jennie Trilogy books in order

The Jennie Trilogy by Elisabeth Ogilvie is a three-book historical fiction series following a Scottish woman who emigrates to early nineteenth-century Maine.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Jennie About to Be 1984 Elisabeth Ogilvie Buy
2 The World of Jennie G. 1986 Elisabeth Ogilvie Buy
3 Jennie Glenroy 1993 Elisabeth Ogilvie Buy

Elisabeth Ogilvie’s Jennie Trilogy is a historical fiction series set in the early nineteenth century. The three books follow Jennie Hawthorne from her life in Scotland through her emigration to Maine, where she builds a new life on the American coast. Jennie About to Be (1984) opens the story, The World of Jennie G. (1986) continues her journey, and Jennie Glenroy (1993) brings it to a close.

The trilogy gave Ogilvie a chance to explore her favorite Maine coastal setting in a historical context, and the books have a different feel from her contemporary fiction. The research into early nineteenth-century life in both Scotland and Maine adds depth to the story, and Jennie is one of Ogilvie’s most fully realized characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jennie Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Jennie Trilogy series, published between 1984 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Jennie Trilogy series?

The first book in the Jennie Trilogy series is Jennie About to Be, published in 1984.

What is the Jennie Trilogy about?

The Jennie Trilogy follows Jennie Hawthorne, a young Scottish woman who emigrates to Maine in the early 1800s. The three books – Jennie About to Be (1984), The World of Jennie G. (1986), and Jennie Glenroy (1993) – trace her journey from Scotland to a new life in coastal Maine, covering marriage, loss, and building a home in an unfamiliar land.

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