Elizabeth von Arnim books in order
British-Australian novelist
- Lived
- 1866–1941
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 21
- Also writes as
- Elizabeth, Alice Cholmondeley
Elizabeth von Arnim published 15 novels, 4 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Elizabeth and Her German Garden (1889). The best-known is The Enchanted April (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elizabeth von Arnim
Standalone novels in order
The Caravaners (1909)
The Pastor's Wife (1914)
The Benefactress (1916)
Christopher and Columbus (1919)
Vera (1921)
The Enchanted April (1923)
Love (1925)
Introduction to Sally (1926)
Expiation (1929)
Father (1931)
The Jasmine Farm (1934)
Mr Skeffington (1940)
Novellas in order
The Solitary Summer (1899)
Christine (1917)
In the Mountains (1920)
Non-fiction in order
All the Dogs of My Life (1936)
Other books in order
Film and TV adaptations
- Enchanted April (1992)Film · from The Enchanted April
About Elizabeth von Arnim
Elizabeth von Arnim, born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German aristocrat, and her earliest works are set in Germany. Her first marriage made her Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin and her second Elizabeth Russell, Countess Russell. After her first husband's death, she had a three-year affair with the writer H. G. Wells, then later married Frank Russell, elder brother of the Nobel Prize-winner and philosopher Bertrand Russell. She was a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield. Though known in early life as May, her first book introduced her to readers as Elizabeth, which she eventually became to friends and finally to family.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elizabeth von Arnim FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth von Arnim written?
- Elizabeth von Arnim published 15 novels, 4 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth von Arnim's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Enchanted April.
- What is Elizabeth von Arnim's last book?
- Mr Skeffington (1940).
- What is Elizabeth von Arnim's most famous book?
- The Enchanted April (1923) is Elizabeth von Arnim's most widely read book.
- Does Elizabeth von Arnim write under a pen name?
- Yes: Elizabeth von Arnim has also published as Elizabeth and Alice Cholmondeley.
- Which Elizabeth von Arnim books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Enchanted April (as Enchanted April, film, 1992).
- Can I read Elizabeth von Arnim's books for free?
- Yes. 16 books by Elizabeth von Arnim 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.