Caroline Norton books in order
English feminist, social reformer, and author, editor
- Lived
- 1808–1877
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Caroline Sheridan, Lady Stirling-Maxwell
Caroline Norton published 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill (1839).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Caroline Norton
Start here
A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill
Caroline Norton's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Rocky Mountain Cook Book (1903)
Poetry in order
The Lady of La Garaye (1862)
Other books in order
A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill (1839)
About Caroline Norton
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton, Lady Stirling-Maxwell was an active English social reformer and author. She left her husband, who was accused by many of coercive behaviour, in 1836. Her husband then sued her close friend Lord Melbourne, then the Whig Prime Minister, for criminal conversation (adultery).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Caroline Norton FAQ
- How many books has Caroline Norton written?
- Caroline Norton published 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Caroline Norton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill.
- What is Caroline Norton's last book?
- The Lady of La Garaye (1862).
- What is Caroline Norton's most famous book?
- A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill (1839) is Caroline Norton's most widely read book.
- Does Caroline Norton write under a pen name?
- Yes: Caroline Norton has also published as Caroline Sheridan and Lady Stirling-Maxwell.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.