Pearl of the Orient books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Pearl of the Orient series?"

"There are six books in the Pearl of the Orient series, published between 1988 and 1991."

Q: "What is the first book in the Pearl of the Orient series?"

"The first book in the Pearl of the Orient series is Pearl of the Orient, published in 1988."

Q: "What is Pearl of the Orient about?"

"The series follows characters through the colonial period in Southeast Asia, including the fall of Singapore during World War II. The six books cover trade, war, and personal drama in settings from Malaya to Singapore."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Pearl of the Orient	1988	Christopher Nicole	Buy
2	Dragon’s Blood	1989	Christopher Nicole	Buy
3	Singapura	1990	Christopher Nicole	Buy
4	Dark Sun	1990	Christopher Nicole	Buy
5	Sword of Fortune	1990	Christopher Nicole	Buy
6	Sword of Empire	1991	Christopher Nicole	Buy

Pearl of the Orient is set across Southeast Asia during the colonial period and World War II. The books follow characters involved in trade, military service, and survival in a region undergoing dramatic change.

Published between 1988 and 1991, the six-book series overlaps with the Murdoch Mackinder Trilogy, sharing some characters and historical events. The fall of Singapore and its aftermath feature prominently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pearl of the Orient series?

There are six books in the Pearl of the Orient series, published between 1988 and 1991.

What is the first book in the Pearl of the Orient series?

The first book in the Pearl of the Orient series is Pearl of the Orient, published in 1988.

What is Pearl of the Orient about?

The series follows characters through the colonial period in Southeast Asia, including the fall of Singapore during World War II. The six books cover trade, war, and personal drama in settings from Malaya to Singapore.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order