Hugh Walpole books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1884–1941
- Country
- New Zealand
- Books
- 52
Hugh Walpole published 44 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-comedy (1911). The best-known is The Joyful Delaneys (1938).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hugh Walpole
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The Joyful Delaneys
Hugh Walpole's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-comedy (1911)
The Prelude to Adventure (1912)
The Duchess of Wrexe (1914)
The Wooden Horse (1914)
The Green Mirror (1917)
The Secret City (1919)
The Art of James Branch Cabell (1920)
The Captives (1920)
The Young Enchanted (1921)
The Cathedral (1922)
Jeremy and Hamlet (1923)
Fortitude (1924)
Maradick at Forty (1924)
Old Ladies, the (1924)
Portrait of a Man with Red Hair, a Romantic Macabre (1925)
Harmer John (1926)
John Cornelius, His Life and Adventures (1927)
Wintersmoon (1927)
Mr Perrin and Mr Traill (1928)
The Silver Thorn (1928)
Farthing Hall (1929)
Hans Frost (1929)
I Am Jonathan Scrivener (1930)
Maurice Guest (1930)
Rogue Herries (1930)
Above the Dark Circus (1931)
Judith Paris (1931)
The Golden Scarecrow (1931)
The Dark Forest (1932)
The Fortress (1932)
All Souls' Night, a Book of Stories (1933)
Vanessa (1933)
Captain Nicholas (1934)
The Inquisitor (1934)
A Prayer for My Son (1936)
Head in Green Bronze (1938)
The Joyful Delaneys (1938)
The Sea Tower (1939)
Roman Fountain (1940)
THE BRIGHT PAVILIONS a NOVEL (1940)
The Blind Man's House (1941)
The Killer and the Slain (1942)
The Scoop and Behind the Screen (1983), with Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers
The Herries Chronicles (1985)
Novellas in order
The Apple Trees (1932)
Short story collections in order
The Thirteen Travellers (1920)
The Scoop (1983)
Non-fiction in order
Anthony Trollope (1928)
Children's books in order
Jeremy (1919)
Jeremy at Crale, His Friends, His Ambitions, and His One Great Ememy (1927)
Other books in order
Joseph Conrad (1916)
Reading an Essay (1926)
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About Hugh Walpole
Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hugh Walpole FAQ
- How many books has Hugh Walpole written?
- Hugh Walpole published 44 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hugh Walpole's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Joyful Delaneys.
- What is Hugh Walpole's last book?
- The Killer and the Slain (1942).
- What is Hugh Walpole's most famous book?
- The Joyful Delaneys (1938) is Hugh Walpole's most widely read book.
- Can I read Hugh Walpole's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by Hugh Walpole 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.