Portrait of Camilo Castelo Branco

Camilo Castelo Branco books in order

19th-century Portuguese writer

Lived
1825–1890
Country
Kingdom of Portugal
Books
3

Camilo Castelo Branco published 3 novels, beginning with Amor De Perdição (1862).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Camilo Castelo Branco

Camilo Castelo Branco books in order of publication

  1. Amor De Perdição (1862)

    221 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)Adapted for TV

  2. The Fall of an Angel (1866)

  3. Carlota Angela, Romance Original (1874)

    228 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Camilo Castelo Branco

Camilo Castelo Branco, 1st Viscount of Correia Botelho, was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having produced over 260 books. His writing is considered original in that it combines the dramatic and sentimental spirit of Romanticism with a highly personal combination of sarcasm, bitterness and dark humour. He is also celebrated for his peculiar wit and anecdotal character, as well as for his turbulent life.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Camilo Castelo Branco FAQ

How many books has Camilo Castelo Branco written?
Camilo Castelo Branco published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Camilo Castelo Branco's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Amor De Perdição.
What is Camilo Castelo Branco's last book?
Carlota Angela, Romance Original (1874).
What is Camilo Castelo Branco's most famous book?
Amor De Perdição (1862) is Camilo Castelo Branco's most widely read book.
Which Camilo Castelo Branco books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Amor De Perdição (TV, 1978).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.