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Eugène Sue books in order

French writer

Lived
1804–1857
Country
France
Books
4

Eugène Sue published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Mysteries of Paris (1842). The best-known is The Wandering Jew (1844).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eugène Sue

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Mysteries of Paris (1842)

    898 pagesAdapted for film

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  2. The Wandering Jew (1844)

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  3. The Temptation (1845)

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Other books in order

  1. The Works of Eugene Sue (1899)

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About Eugène Sue

Marie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.

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

Eugène Sue FAQ

How many books has Eugène Sue written?
Eugène Sue published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eugène Sue's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Wandering Jew.
What is Eugène Sue's last book?
The Temptation (1845).
What is Eugène Sue's most famous book?
The Wandering Jew (1844) is Eugène Sue's most widely read book.
Which Eugène Sue books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Mysteries of Paris (film, 1957).
Can I read Eugène Sue's books for free?
Yes. 40 books by Eugène Sue 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.