Dominique Lapierre books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1931–2022
- Country
- France
- Books
- 12
Dominique Lapierre published 8 novels and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Is Paris Burning? (1964). The best-known is Freedom at Midnight (1975).
Updated September 2026
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Freedom at Midnight
Dominique Lapierre's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Is Paris Burning? (1964)
Freedom at Midnight (1975)
The Fifth Horseman (1980)
City of Joy (1985)
Beyond Love (1990)
Five Past Midnight in Bhopal (2001)
Is New York Burning? (2004)
A Rainbow in the Night (2008)
Non-fiction in order
Or I'll Dress You in Mourning (1968)
O Jerusalem! (1971)
A Thousand Suns (1997)
India My Love (2012)
Film and TV adaptations
- Freedom At MidnightTV · from Freedom at Midnight
- City of Joy (1992)Film · from City of Joy
About Dominique Lapierre
Dominique Lapierre was a French author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dominique Lapierre FAQ
- How many books has Dominique Lapierre written?
- Dominique Lapierre published 8 novels and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dominique Lapierre's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Freedom at Midnight.
- What is Dominique Lapierre's last book?
- India My Love (2012).
- What is Dominique Lapierre's most famous book?
- Freedom at Midnight (1975) is Dominique Lapierre's most widely read book.
- Which Dominique Lapierre books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Freedom at Midnight (TV) and City of Joy (film, 1992).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.