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Edmond François Valentin About books in order

French writer and critic

Lived
1828–1885
Country
France
Books
9
Also writes as
Valentin de Quevilly

Edmond François Valentin About published 6 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day (1854). The best-known is The Man with the Broken Ear (1880).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Edmond François Valentin About

Standalone novels in order

  1. Tolla (1855)

    315 pages

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  2. Germaine (1857)

    318 pages

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  3. Le Roi Des Montagnes (1857)

    300 pages

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  4. The Notary's Nose (1862)

    209 pages

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  5. Causeries (1865)

    382 pages

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  6. The Man with the Broken Ear (1880)

    233 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day (1854)

    408 pages

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  2. The Roman Question (1859)

    180 pages

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  3. Handbook of Social Economy (1868)

    284 pages

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About Edmond François Valentin About

Edmond François Valentin About was a French novelist, publicist and journalist.

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Edmond François Valentin About FAQ

How many books has Edmond François Valentin About written?
Edmond François Valentin About published 6 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Edmond François Valentin About's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Man with the Broken Ear.
What is Edmond François Valentin About's last book?
The Man with the Broken Ear (1880).
What is Edmond François Valentin About's most famous book?
The Man with the Broken Ear (1880) is Edmond François Valentin About's most widely read book.
Does Edmond François Valentin About write under a pen name?
Yes: Edmond François Valentin About has also published as Valentin de Quevilly.
Can I read Edmond François Valentin About's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Edmond François Valentin About 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.