Anthony Hope books in order
English novelist
- Lived
- 1863–1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 30
Anthony Hope published 26 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Prisoner of Zenda (1894).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anthony Hope
Standalone novels in order
Mr. Witt's Widow (1892)
Half a Hero (1893)
The Prisoner of Zenda (1894)
Father Stafford (1895)
Sport Royal (1895)
Comedies of Courtship (1896)
The Heart of Princess Osra (1896)
Phroso (1897)
Simon Dale (1897)
Rupert of Hentzau (1898)
The King's Mirror (1898)
Quisanté (1900)
Sophy of Kravonia (1900)
The Intrusions of Peggy (1902)
Double Harness (1904)
A Servant of the Public (1905)
Change of Air (1905)
Helena's Path (1907)
Tales Of Two People (1907)
Mrs. Maxon Protests (May 1911)
A Young Man's Year (1915)
The Secret of the Tower (1919)
The Prisoner of Zelda (1967)
Short story collections in order
The Dolly Dialogues (1894)
Frivolous Cupid (1895)
A Cut and a Kiss (1899)
Other books in order
Pilkerton's Peerage (1908)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)Film · from The Prisoner of Zenda
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)Film · from The Prisoner of Zenda
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)Film · from The Prisoner of Zenda
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)Film · from The Prisoner of Zenda
- Rupert of Hentzau (1915)Film · from Rupert of Hentzau
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About Anthony Hope
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope, was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anthony Hope FAQ
- How many books has Anthony Hope written?
- Anthony Hope published 26 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anthony Hope's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Prisoner of Zenda.
- What is Anthony Hope's last book?
- The Secret of the Tower (1919).
- What is Anthony Hope's most famous book?
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) is Anthony Hope's most widely read book.
- Which Anthony Hope books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Prisoner of Zenda (film, 1922) and Rupert of Hentzau (film, 1915).
- Can I read Anthony Hope's books for free?
- Yes. 35 books by Anthony Hope are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.