Portrait of Emmanuelle Arsan

Emmanuelle Arsan books in order

Thai writer, model and actress

Lived
1932–2005
Country
Thailand
Books
9

Emmanuelle Arsan published 9 novels, beginning with Emmanuelle (1967).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Emmanuelle Arsan

Emmanuelle Arsan books in order of publication

  1. Emmanuelle (1967)

    223 pagesAdapted for film

  2. Emmanuelle II (1974)

    322 pages

  3. Emmanuelle 2 (1976)

    270 pages

  4. Laure (1976)

    176 pages

  5. The Further Experiences of Emmanuelle (1976)

    270 pages

  6. Nea (1978)

    191 pages

  7. Vanna (1979)

    249 pages

  8. Emanuelle (1980)

    385 pages

  9. Sainte Louve (1983)

    612 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Emmanuelle Arsan

Marayat Rollet-Andriane, known by the pen name Emmanuelle Arsan, was a Thai-French writer and actress, best known for the novel featuring the fictional character Emmanuelle, a woman who sets out on a voyage of sexual self-discovery under varying circumstances. After her death, it was claimed that the real author of the book was her husband, diplomat Louis-Jacques Rollet-Andriane.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Emmanuelle Arsan FAQ

How many books has Emmanuelle Arsan written?
Emmanuelle Arsan published 9 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Emmanuelle Arsan's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Emmanuelle.
What is Emmanuelle Arsan's last book?
Sainte Louve (1983).
What is Emmanuelle Arsan's most famous book?
Emmanuelle (1967) is Emmanuelle Arsan's most widely read book.
Which Emmanuelle Arsan books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Emmanuelle (film, 1974).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.