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Hector Malot books in order

French writer

Lived
1830–1907
Country
France
Books
3

Hector Malot published 3 novels, beginning with Sans Famille (1878).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hector Malot

Hector Malot books in order of publication

  1. Sans Famille (1878)

    252 pagesAdapted for TV

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  2. Nobody's Girl (1893)

    301 pagesAdapted for TV

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  3. Conscience (Conscience) (1905)

    353 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

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About Hector Malot

Hector-Henri Malot was a French writer born in La Bouille, Seine-Maritime. He studied law in Rouen and Paris, but eventually literature became his passion. He worked as a dramatic critic for Lloyd Francais and as a literary critic for L'Opinion Nationale.

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

Hector Malot FAQ

How many books has Hector Malot written?
Hector Malot published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hector Malot's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sans Famille.
What is Hector Malot's last book?
Conscience (Conscience) (1905).
What is Hector Malot's most famous book?
Sans Famille (1878) is Hector Malot's most widely read book.
Which Hector Malot books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Sans Famille (as Without Family, TV, 2000) and Nobody's Girl (as The Story of Perrine, TV).
Can I read Hector Malot's books for free?
Yes. 8 books by Hector Malot 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.