Aurora Mardiganian published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with Ravished Armenia (1918).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Aurora Mardiganian
Standalone novels in order
Ravished Armenia: The Story of Aurora Mardiganian, the Christian Girl, Who Survived the Great Massacres (1918)
Other books in order
Ravished Armenia (1918)
The Auction of Souls (1920)
About Aurora Mardiganian
Aurora Mardiganian was an Armenian-American author, actress, and a survivor of the Armenian genocide. Arriving in America as a teenager, she co-wrote a 1918 book about her experience, Ravished Armenia, and played the title role in a 1919 silent movie based on the book, titled Auction of Souls or Ravished Armenia. Most of the film is now lost. An animated documentary about her life, titled Aurora's Sunrise, was released in 2022.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Aurora Mardiganian FAQ
- How many books has Aurora Mardiganian written?
- Aurora Mardiganian published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Aurora Mardiganian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ravished Armenia.
- What is Aurora Mardiganian's most famous book?
- Ravished Armenia (1918) is Aurora Mardiganian's most widely read book.
- Can I read Aurora Mardiganian's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Aurora Mardiganian is 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.