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Countess of Ségur books in order

French writer of Russian birth

Lived
1799–1874
Country
France
Books
11

Countess of Ségur published 8 novels and 3 children's books, beginning with Sophie's Troubles (1871).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Countess of Ségur

Standalone novels in order

  1. Good Little Girls (1858)

    Adapted for film

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  2. Sophie's Misfortunes (1858)

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  3. Mémoires D'un Âne (1860)

    204 pages

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  4. L'Auberge De L’Ange-Gardien (1863)

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  5. Les Deux Nigauds (1863)

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  6. François Le Bossu (1864)

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  7. Quel Amour D'enfant ! (1867)

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  8. Jean Qui Grogne Et Jean Qui Rit (1902)

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Children's books in order

  1. Sophie's Troubles (1871)

    240 pages

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  2. Après La Pluie Le Beau Temps (1872)

    399 pages

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  3. Old French Fairy Tales (1920)

    279 pages

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About Countess of Ségur

Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.

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

Countess of Ségur FAQ

How many books has Countess of Ségur written?
Countess of Ségur published 8 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Countess of Ségur's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sophie's Troubles.
What is Countess of Ségur's last book?
Quel Amour D'enfant ! (1867).
What is Countess of Ségur's most famous book?
Sophie's Troubles (1871) is Countess of Ségur's most widely read book.
Which Countess of Ségur books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Good Little Girls (as Les Petites Filles modèles, film, 1952) and Sophie's Misfortunes (as The Misfortunes of Sophie, film, 1945).
Can I read Countess of Ségur's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Countess of Ségur 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.