L. P. Hartley books in order
British novelist and short story writer
- Lived
- 1895–1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 17
L. P. Hartley published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Go-Between (1953).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with L. P. Hartley
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The Go-Between
L. P. Hartley's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Shrimp and the Anemone (1944)
The Sixth Heaven (1946)
The Travelling Grave and Other Stories (1948)
The Boat (1949)
The Go-Between (1953)
Perfect Woman (1956)
My Fellow Devils (1957)
The Hireling (1957)
Eustace and Hilda (1958)
The Brickfield (1964)
The Betrayal (1966)
The Novelist's Responsibility (1967)
My Sisters' Keeper (1970)
Novellas in order
Simonetta Perkins (1925)
The Harness Room (1971)
Short story collections in order
Night Fears and Other Supernatural Tales (1984)
Other books in order
Facial Justice (1960)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Go-Between (1971)Film · from The Go-Between
- The Go-Between (2015)TV · from The Go-Between
About L. P. Hartley
Leslie Poles Hartley was an English novelist and short story writer. Although his first fiction was published in 1924, his best-known works are the Eustace and Hilda trilogy (1944–1947) and The Go-Between (1953). The latter was made into a film in 1971, as was his 1957 novel The Hireling in 1973.
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L. P. Hartley FAQ
- How many books has L. P. Hartley written?
- L. P. Hartley published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read L. P. Hartley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Go-Between.
- What is L. P. Hartley's last book?
- The Harness Room (1971).
- What is L. P. Hartley's most famous book?
- The Go-Between (1953) is L. P. Hartley's most widely read book.
- Which L. P. Hartley books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Go-Between (film, 1971).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.