Armando Palacio Valdés published 6 novels, beginning with Maximina (1888). The best-known is La Hermana San Sulpicio (1912).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Armando Palacio Valdés

Start here
La Hermana San Sulpicio
Armando Palacio Valdés's most-read book.
Armando Palacio Valdés books in order of publication

Maximina (1888)

The Fourth Estate (1901)

José (1902)

La Alegría Del Capitán Ribot (1906)

La Hermana San Sulpicio (1912)

Marta Y María (1926)
Free to read
All free classicsAbout Armando Palacio Valdés
Armando Francisco Bonifacio Palacio y Rodríguez-Valdés was a Spanish novelist and critic.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Armando Palacio Valdés FAQ
- How many books has Armando Palacio Valdés written?
- Armando Palacio Valdés published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Armando Palacio Valdés's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Hermana San Sulpicio.
- What is Armando Palacio Valdés's last book?
- Marta Y María (1926).
- What is Armando Palacio Valdés's most famous book?
- La Hermana San Sulpicio (1912) is Armando Palacio Valdés's most widely read book.
- Can I read Armando Palacio Valdés's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Armando Palacio Valdés are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Authors like Armando Palacio Valdés
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.





