Portrait of Fernán Caballero

Fernán Caballero books in order

Spanish women novelist

Lived
1796–1877
Country
Spain
Books
5

Fernán Caballero published 5 novels, beginning with Clemencia (1857). The best-known is La Gaviota (1861).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Fernán Caballero

Fernán Caballero books in order of publication

  1. Clemencia (1857)

    389 pages

  2. La Gaviota (1861)

    325 pages

  3. Elia (1868)

    324 pages

  4. Un Servilón Y Un Liberalito (1921)

    245 pages

  5. La Familia De Alvareda (1926)

    284 pages

About Fernán Caballero

Fernán Caballero was the pseudonym of Spanish novelist Cecilia Francisca Josefa Böhl de Faber y Ruiz de Larrea. She was the daughter of German writer Johann Nikolaus Böhl von Faber and Spanish writer Frasquita Larrea. Her pen name was taken from the name of a village in the province of Ciudad Real.

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

Fernán Caballero FAQ

How many books has Fernán Caballero written?
Fernán Caballero published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Fernán Caballero's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Gaviota.
What is Fernán Caballero's last book?
Elia (1868).
What is Fernán Caballero's most famous book?
La Gaviota (1861) is Fernán Caballero's most widely read book.
Can I read Fernán Caballero's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Fernán Caballero is 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.