Dinah Craik books in order
British novelist and poet
- Lived
- 1826–1887
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 24
- Also writes as
- Miss Mulock
Dinah Craik published 17 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 3 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with The Ogilvies (1849). The best-known is John Halifax, Gentleman (1856).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dinah Craik
Standalone novels in order
The Ogilvies (1849)
John Halifax, Gentleman (1856)
Nothing New (1857)
A Woman's Thoughts About Women (1858)
The Head of the Family (1858)
A Life for a Life (1859)
Studies from Life (1861)
Mistress and Maid (1862)
The Fairy Book (1863)
Agatha's Husband (1865)
Christian's Mistake (1865)
A Noble Life (1866)
The Woman's Kingdom (1868)
A Brave Lady (1870)
Hannah (1872)
My Mother and I (1874)
King Arthur (1886)
Non-fiction in order
Sermons Out of Church (1875)
Children's books in order
The Adventures of a Brownie (1872)
The Adventures of a Brownie as Told to My Child (1872)
The Little Lame Prince (1909)
Poetry in order
Poems (1859)
Other books in order
The Laurel Bush (1876)
Olive (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- John Halifax, Gentleman (1915)Film · from John Halifax, Gentleman
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About Dinah Craik
Dinah Maria Craik was an English novelist and poet. She wrote the novel, John Halifax, Gentleman, which presents the mid-Victorian ideals of English middle-class life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dinah Craik FAQ
- How many books has Dinah Craik written?
- Dinah Craik published 17 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 3 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dinah Craik's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with John Halifax, Gentleman.
- What is Dinah Craik's last book?
- King Arthur (1886).
- What is Dinah Craik's most famous book?
- John Halifax, Gentleman (1856) is Dinah Craik's most widely read book.
- Does Dinah Craik write under a pen name?
- Yes: Dinah Craik has also published as Miss Mulock.
- Which Dinah Craik books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including John Halifax, Gentleman (film, 1915).
- Can I read Dinah Craik's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by Dinah Craik 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.