Francis Marion Crawford books in order
American novelist, short story writer, essayist
- Lived
- 1854–1909
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 52
Francis Marion Crawford published 43 novels, 3 novellas, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Mr. Isaacs (1882).
Updated September 2026
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Mr. Isaacs
Francis Marion Crawford's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Mr. Isaacs (1882)

A Roman Singer (1884)

An American Politician (1884)

An American Politician, a Novel (1884)

Marzio's Crucifix (1885)

Zoroaster (1885)

Marzio's Crucifix. Zoroaster (1887)

Paul Patoff (1887)

Sant' Ilario (1888)

With the Immortals (1888)

A Cigarette-maker's Romance (1890)

A Tale of a Lonely Parish (1890)

The Witch of Prague (1890)

The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale (1890)

The Three Fates (1891)

Pietro Ghisleri (1892)

The Children of the King (1892)

To Leeward (1892)

Greifenstein (1893)

Katherine Lauderdale (1893)

Love in Idleness (1893)

Saracinesca (1893)

The Ralstons (1893)

Casa Braccio (1894)

Taquisara (1895)

Adam Johnstone's Son (1896)

Corleone (1896)

Doctor Claudius (1898)


In the Palace of the King (1900)

In the Palace of the King: A Love Story of Old Madrid (1900)

A Cigarette-maker's Romance and Khaled (1901)

Marietta (1901)

Cecilia (1902)

The Heart of Rome (1903)

The Heart of Rome a Tale of the "Lost Water" (1904)

Whosoever Shall Offend (1904)

A Lady of Rome (1906)

The Primadonna (1907)

The Diva's Ruby (1908)

Stradella (1909)

The White Sister (1909)

Fair Margaret (1910)
Novellas in order

Khaled (1891)

The Novel (1893)

The Little City of Hope (1907)
Non-fiction in order

Don Orsino (1891)

Constantinople (1895)

Ave Roma Immortalis (1898)

The Rulers of the South (1900)
Other books in order

The Upper Berth (1894)

Man Overboard! (2008)
Free to read
All free classicsCasa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2
Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history
Wandering ghosts
Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2
Khaled, A Tale of Arabia
Marzio's Crucifix, and Zoroaster
Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1
Arethusa
Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India
A Rose of Yesterday
Doctor Claudius, A True Story
The Undesirable Governess
About Francis Marion Crawford
Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic strange and fantastical stories.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francis Marion Crawford FAQ
- How many books has Francis Marion Crawford written?
- Francis Marion Crawford published 43 novels, 3 novellas, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francis Marion Crawford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mr. Isaacs.
- What is Francis Marion Crawford's last book?
- Fair Margaret (1910).
- What is Francis Marion Crawford's most famous book?
- Mr. Isaacs (1882) is Francis Marion Crawford's most widely read book.
- Can I read Francis Marion Crawford's books for free?
- Yes. 39 books by Francis Marion Crawford 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.












