Moroccan books in order

The Moroccan series by Jane Johnson is a trio of historical novels set in North Africa, spanning centuries of Mediterranean history.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift 2006 Jane Johnson Buy
2 The Salt Road 2010 Jane Johnson Buy
3 The Sultan’s Wife 2012 Jane Johnson Buy

The Moroccan series brings together three historical novels set in North Africa. Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift (2006) was the first, telling a story that spans centuries. The Salt Road (2010) and The Sultan’s Wife (2012) continued the exploration of Moroccan history from different angles and time periods.

Johnson’s time living in Morocco gives these books an authenticity of place and culture that reviewers have consistently noted. The novels blend history with personal stories of love, survival, and cultural encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Moroccan series?

There are three books in the Moroccan series, published between 2006 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Moroccan series?

The first book in the Moroccan series is Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift, published in 2006.

Are the Moroccan books connected?

The three books share a Moroccan setting and historical themes but are not directly connected by plot or characters. Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift (2006), The Salt Road (2010), and The Sultan’s Wife (2012) each tell a self-contained story set in a different period of North African history.

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