Elizabeth Inchbald books in order
English novelist, actress, dramatist
- Lived
- 1753–1821
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 12
Elizabeth Inchbald published 2 novels, 1 play and 9 other books, beginning with I'll Tell You What (1786). The best-known is A Simple Story (1791).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elizabeth Inchbald
Standalone novels in order
A Simple Story (1791)
Nature and Art (1796)
Plays in order
Lovers’ Vows (1798)
Other books in order
I'll Tell You What (1786)
Such Things Are (1788)
Animal Magnetism (1789)
Next Door Neighbours (1791)
Every One Has His Fault (1793)
Wives as They Were, and Maids as They Are (1797)
To Marry, or Not to Marry (1805)
A Collection of Farces and Other Afterpieces (1809)
The Modern Theatre (1811)
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About Elizabeth Inchbald
Elizabeth Inchbald was an English novelist, actress, dramatist, and translator. Her two novels, A Simple Story and Nature and Art, have received particular critical attention.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elizabeth Inchbald FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth Inchbald written?
- Elizabeth Inchbald published 2 novels, 1 play and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Inchbald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Simple Story.
- What is Elizabeth Inchbald's last book?
- Nature and Art (1796).
- What is Elizabeth Inchbald's most famous book?
- A Simple Story (1791) is Elizabeth Inchbald's most widely read book.
- Can I read Elizabeth Inchbald's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Elizabeth Inchbald 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.