Portrait of Isabelle de Charrière

Isabelle de Charrière books in order

Dutch French-language writer and composer

Lived
1740–1805
Country
Dutch Republic
Books
1
Also writes as
Abbé de la Tour, Belle de Zuylen

Isabelle de Charrière published 1 book, beginning with Lettres Écrites De Lausanne (1785).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Isabelle de Charrière

Other books in order

  1. Lettres Écrites De Lausanne (1785)

    118 pages

About Isabelle de Charrière

Isabelle de Charrière, also known as Madame de Charrière and in the Netherlands as Belle van Zuylen, was a Dutch and Swiss writer of the Enlightenment who lived the latter half of her life in Colombier, Neuchâtel, Principality of Neuchâtel. She is now best known for her letters and novels, although she also wrote pamphlets, music and plays. She took a keen interest in the society and politics of her age, and her work around the time of the French Revolution is regarded as being of particular interest.

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

Isabelle de Charrière FAQ

How many books has Isabelle de Charrière written?
Isabelle de Charrière published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Isabelle de Charrière's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lettres Écrites De Lausanne.
What is Isabelle de Charrière's last book?
Lettres Écrites De Lausanne (1785).
What is Isabelle de Charrière's most famous book?
Lettres Écrites De Lausanne (1785) is Isabelle de Charrière's most widely read book.
Does Isabelle de Charrière write under a pen name?
Yes: Isabelle de Charrière has also published as Abbé de la Tour and Belle de Zuylen.

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