Portrait of Géza Gárdonyi

Géza Gárdonyi books in order

Hungarian writer

Lived
1863–1922
Country
Hungary
Books
2
Also writes as
Don Vigole, Göre Gábor, Mummery Róbert, Nemeskéry Sándor

Géza Gárdonyi published 2 novels, beginning with Eclipse of the Crescent Moon (1901). The best-known is Slave of the Huns (1901).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Géza Gárdonyi

Géza Gárdonyi books in order of publication

  1. Eclipse of the Crescent Moon (1901)

    Adapted for film

  2. Slave of the Huns (1901)

    358 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Géza Gárdonyi

Géza Gárdonyi, born Géza Ziegler was a Hungarian writer and journalist. Although he wrote a range of works, he had his greatest success as a historical novelist, particularly with Eclipse of the Crescent Moon and Slave of the Huns.

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

Géza Gárdonyi FAQ

How many books has Géza Gárdonyi written?
Géza Gárdonyi published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Géza Gárdonyi's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Slave of the Huns.
What is Géza Gárdonyi's last book?
Slave of the Huns (1901).
What is Géza Gárdonyi's most famous book?
Slave of the Huns (1901) is Géza Gárdonyi's most widely read book.
Does Géza Gárdonyi write under a pen name?
Yes: Géza Gárdonyi has also published as Don Vigole, Göre Gábor, Mummery Róbert and Nemeskéry Sándor.
Which Géza Gárdonyi books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Eclipse of the Crescent Moon (as Stars of Eger, film, 1968).

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