Hella Haasse books in order
Dutch writer
- Lived
- 1918–2011
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 7
Hella Haasse published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with Oeroeg (1948).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hella Haasse
Start here
Oeroeg
Hella Haasse's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
In a Dark Wood Wandering (1949)
The Scarlet City (1990)
In a Dark Wood Wandering/a Novel of the Middle Ages (1991)
Threshold of Fire (1993)
The Tea Lords (2010)
Novellas in order
Oeroeg (1948)
Short story collections in order
Forever a Stranger and Other Stories (1996)
About Hella Haasse
Hélène Serafia "Hella" Haasse was a Dutch writer, often referred to as the "Grande Dame" of Dutch literature, and whose novel Oeroeg (1948) was a staple for generations of Dutch schoolchildren. Her internationally acclaimed magnum opus is Heren van de Thee, translated to The Tea Lords. In 1988 Haasse was chosen to interview the Dutch Queen for her 50th birthday after which celebrated Dutch author Adriaan van Dis called Haasse "the Queen among authors".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hella Haasse FAQ
- How many books has Hella Haasse written?
- Hella Haasse published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hella Haasse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Oeroeg.
- What is Hella Haasse's last book?
- The Tea Lords (2010).
- What is Hella Haasse's most famous book?
- Oeroeg (1948) is Hella Haasse's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.