Eliza Haywood books in order
British actor and writer (1693-1756), editor
- Lived
- 1693–1757
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 27
Eliza Haywood published 13 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 10 other books, beginning with Love in Excess (1722). The best-known is The Female Spectator (1748).
Updated September 2026
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The Female Spectator
Eliza Haywood's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Love in Excess (1722)
A Spy on the Conjurer (1724)
Memoirs of a Certain Island Adjacent to the Kingdom of Utopia (1725)
Memoirs of the Baron De Brosse (1725)
The Secret History of the Present Intrigues of the Court of Caramania (1727)
The Fortunate Foundlings (1744)
The History of Jemmy and Jenny Jessamy (1753)
The Husband (1756)
The Wife (1756)
The Wife. by Mira (1756)
The Injur'd Husband (1999)
Fantomina (2004)
Novellas in order
The Rash Resolve (1724)
Non-fiction in order
The Female Spectator (1748)
Poetry in order
Secret Histories, Novels and Poems (1725)
Plays in order
Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lunenburgh (1729)
Other books in order
Idalia (1723)
A Wife to Be Lett (1724)
Lasselia: Or, the Self-abandon'd. a Novel. Written by Mrs. Eliza Haywood (1724)
The Works of Mrs. Eliza Haywood (1724)
The Tea-table (1725)
The City Jilt (1726)
A Present for a Servant-maid (1743)
A Letter from H---- G----g, Esq; One of the Gentlemen of the Bed-chamber to the Young Chevalier, ... That Attended Him from Avignon, in His Late Journey Through Germany, ... to a Particular Friend (1750)
The Invisible Spy (1755)
Epistles for Ladies (1756)
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About Eliza Haywood
Eliza Haywood, was an English writer, actress and publisher. Described as "prolific even by the standards of a prolific age", Haywood wrote and published over 70 works in her lifetime, including fiction, drama, translations, poetry, conduct literature and periodicals. Haywood today is studied primarily as one of the 18th-century founders of the novel in English. She is especially famous for her novel Love in Excess (1719–20).
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Eliza Haywood FAQ
- How many books has Eliza Haywood written?
- Eliza Haywood published 13 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eliza Haywood's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Female Spectator.
- What is Eliza Haywood's last book?
- The Wife. by Mira (1756).
- What is Eliza Haywood's most famous book?
- The Female Spectator (1748) is Eliza Haywood's most widely read book.
- Can I read Eliza Haywood's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Eliza Haywood 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.