Charles Reade books in order
British novelist and dramatist
- Lived
- 1814–1884
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 21
Charles Reade published 20 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Peg Woffington (1852). The best-known is Cremona Violins (1873).
Updated September 2026
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Cremona Violins
Charles Reade's most-read book.
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The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages
One of the most-read, at about 550 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Peg Woffington (1852)
Christie Johnstone (1853)
The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth (1857)
White Lies (1858)
Love Me Little, Love Me Long (1859)
The Cloister and the Hearth (1861)
Hard Cash (1863)
Readiana (1863)
Griffith Gaunt (Oct 1866)
Foul Play (1868)
A Simpleton (1870)
Put Yourself in His Place (1870)
A Terrible Temptation (Aug 1871)
The Wandering Heir (1872)
A Perilous Secret (1884)
Singleheart and Doubleface (1884)
A Woman-hater (1892)
The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages (1892)
It Is Never Too Late to Mend (1895)
The World's One Hundred Best Stories (1927)
Other books in order
Cremona Violins (1873)
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About Charles Reade
Charles Reade was a British novelist and dramatist, best known for the 1861 historical novel The Cloister and the Hearth.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charles Reade FAQ
- How many books has Charles Reade written?
- Charles Reade published 20 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Reade's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cremona Violins.
- What is Charles Reade's last book?
- Singleheart and Doubleface (1884).
- What is Charles Reade's most famous book?
- Cremona Violins (1873) is Charles Reade's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charles Reade's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Charles Reade 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.