Eric Knight books in order

British writer

Lived
1897–1943
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Eric Knight published 4 novels, beginning with Lassie Come-Home (1940).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eric Knight

Eric Knight books in order of publication

  1. You Play the Black and the Red Comes Up (1938)

    213 pages

  2. Lassie Come-Home (1940)

    239 pagesAdapted for film

  3. This Above All (1941)

    473 pages

  4. Portrait of a Flying Yorkshireman (1952)

    231 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Eric Knight

Eric Mowbray Knight was an English novelist and screenwriter, who is mainly known for his 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home, which introduced the fictional collie Lassie. He took American citizenship in 1942 shortly before his death.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Eric Knight FAQ

How many books has Eric Knight written?
Eric Knight published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eric Knight's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lassie Come-Home.
What is Eric Knight's last book?
This Above All (1941).
What is Eric Knight's most famous book?
Lassie Come-Home (1940) is Eric Knight's most widely read book.
Which Eric Knight books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Lassie Come-Home (as Lassie Come Home, film, 1943).

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