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World of Maggie Ward
The World of Maggie Ward series by Andrew M. Greeley has 3 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Cardinal Virtues (1990).
- Books
- 3 books
- First published
- 1990
- Status
- deceased
- Last checked
Start here: The Cardinal Virtues (1990) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Cardinal Virtues
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Cardinal Virtues - Book 2:
An Occasion of Sin
Alternative text for cover: Cover of An Occasion of Sin - Book 3:
The Search for Maggie Ward
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Search for Maggie Ward
About the World of Maggie Ward series
A trilogy of novels centered on Maggie Ward and the Chicago Irish Catholic families around her, moving between the mid-20th century and contemporary settings as Greeley traces love, guilt, and forgiveness across a single extended family. The Search for Maggie Ward, despite being published last of the three, tells the earlier, formative part of the story.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the World of Maggie Ward trilogy?
Three, published 1990-1991.
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