Charlotte Mary Yonge books in order
English writer, editor
- Lived
- 1823–1901
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 56
Charlotte Mary Yonge published 39 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 5 non-fiction books, 8 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Abbeychurch (1844). The best-known is Richard the Fearless (1856).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Charlotte Mary Yonge
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Richard the Fearless
Charlotte Mary Yonge's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Abbeychurch (1844)
Scenes And Characters (1847)
Henrietta's Wish, Or, Domineering (1853)
The Heir of Redclyffe (1853)
Dynevor Terrace, Or, the Clue of Life (1857)
History of Christian Names (1863)
The Trial (1864)
The Caged Lion (Nov 1869)
Pioneers and Founders (1871)
The Two Guardians; Or, Home in This World (1874)
My Young Alcides (1875)
The Three Brides (1876)
Womankind (1877)
Magnum Bonum (1879)
The Young Step-Mother (1881)
Hopes and Fears (1882)
Unknown to History (1882)
Stray Pearls (1883)
The Armourer's Prentices (1884)
The Two Sides of the Shield (1885)
A Modern Telemachus (1886)
Chantry House (1886)
Beechcroft at Rockstone (1888)
Bye-words (1889)
Reputed Changeling (1889)
More Bywords (1890)
The Dove in the Eagle's Nest (1890)
Two Penniless Princesses (1890)
Grisly Grisell (1893)
Heartsease (1895)
The Carbonels (1895)
The Long Vacation (1895)
Love and Life (1900)
The Chaplet of Pearls (1901)
The Little Duke (2007)
Novellas in order
Lady Hester Or, Ursula's Narrative (1889)
The Herd Boy and His Hermit (1899)
Short story collections in order
The Lances of Lynwood (1864)
Non-fiction in order
The Pupils of St. John the Divine (1868)
A Book of Golden Deeds (1880)
History of France (1882)
Hannah More (1888)
John Keble's Parishes (1898)
Children's books in order
Richard the Fearless (1856)
The Herb of the Field (1858)
The Prince and the Page (1866)
A Book of Golden Deeds of All Times and All Lands (1870)
Young Folks' History of Greece (1878)
Young Folks' History of England (1879)
Nuttie's Father (1885)
The Little Duke, Richard the Fearless (1886)
Other books in order
What Books to Lend and What to Give (1887)
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About Charlotte Mary Yonge
Charlotte Mary Yonge was an English novelist, who wrote in the service of the church. Her abundant books helped to spread the influence of the Oxford Movement and showed her keen interest in matters of public health and sanitation.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charlotte Mary Yonge FAQ
- How many books has Charlotte Mary Yonge written?
- Charlotte Mary Yonge published 39 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 5 non-fiction books, 8 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charlotte Mary Yonge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Richard the Fearless.
- What is Charlotte Mary Yonge's last book?
- The Chaplet of Pearls (1901).
- What is Charlotte Mary Yonge's most famous book?
- Richard the Fearless (1856) is Charlotte Mary Yonge's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charlotte Mary Yonge's books for free?
- Yes. 39 books by Charlotte Mary Yonge 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.