Reading Order
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Start with Secrets in the Fire and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Secrets in the Fire
Book 1 by Henning Mankell • Published 1995
Based on a true story, this novel follows Sofia, a girl in war torn Mozambique whose life changes when bandits attack her village and a hidden landmine takes her legs. With help from a wise elder, she rebuilds her str...
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Sofia Alface reading order
Ends with Shadow of the Leopard
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Book 1:Secrets in the Fire
Henning Mankell • 1995
Based on a true story, this novel follows Sofia, a girl in war torn Mozambique whose life changes when bandits attack her village and a hidden landmine takes her legs. With help from a wise elder, she rebuilds her str...
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Book 2:Playing with Fire
Henning Mankell • 2001
Teenage Sofia, still living with the consequences of the landmine that took her legs, is falling in love for the first time. As her glamorous sister Rosa grows ill and turns to dangerous cures, Sofia must balance desi...
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Book 3:Shadow of the Leopard
Henning Mankell • 2005
Now a young mother in Mozambique, Sofia thinks she has built a stable life despite her disability. When her husbands city job and new temptations pull him away, she faces betrayal, danger, and the question of how to...
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Sofia Alface FAQ
What is the best order to read the Sofia Alface series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Secrets in the Fire.
How many books are in the Sofia Alface series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Sofia Alface series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Sofia Alface series?
New readers should start with Secrets in the Fire, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Sofia Alface series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1995 to 2005.