George du Maurier books in order
French-British cartoonist and author
- Lived
- 1834–1896
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 7
George du Maurier published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 other books, beginning with Trilby (1894).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George du Maurier
Standalone novels in order
Peter Ibbetson (1891)
Trilby (1894)
The Martian (1898)
Novellas in order
The Frozen Deep, and Other Tales (1874)
Other books in order
Pictures of English Society (1884)
Society Pictures (1888)
English Society (1897)
Film and TV adaptations
- Forever (1921)Film · from Peter Ibbetson
- Peter Ibbetson (1935)Film · from Peter Ibbetson
- Trilby (1915)Film · from Trilby
- Svengali (1983)Film · from Trilby
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About George du Maurier
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier was a French-British cartoonist, illustrator, and novelist. His first novel Peter Ibbetson was published in 1891 and has been adapted into films, an opera, and a play. He was known for his work in Punch and his 1894 Gothic novel Trilby, featuring the character Svengali.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George du Maurier FAQ
- How many books has George du Maurier written?
- George du Maurier published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George du Maurier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Trilby.
- What is George du Maurier's last book?
- The Martian (1898).
- What is George du Maurier's most famous book?
- Trilby (1894) is George du Maurier's most widely read book.
- Which George du Maurier books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Peter Ibbetson (as Forever, film, 1921) and Trilby (film, 1915).
- Can I read George du Maurier's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by George du Maurier 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.