Mary Augusta Ward books in order
British novelist
- Lived
- 1851–1920
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Mrs. Humphry Ward
Mary Augusta Ward published 12 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Robert Elsmere (1888). The best-known is Marcella (1894).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mary Augusta Ward
Standalone novels in order
Robert Elsmere (1888)
Marcella (1894)
Helbeck of Bannisdale (1898)
Eleanor (1900)
Lady Rose's Daughter (1903)
The Marriage of William Ashe (1905)
Milly and Olly (1907)
The Case of Richard Meynell (1911)
Delia Blanchflower (1914)
England's Effort (1916)
Lady Connie (1916)
A Writer's Recollections (1918)
Other books in order
The Writings of Mrs. Humphry Ward (1909)
Film and TV adaptations
- Lady Rose's Daughter (1920)Film · from Lady Rose's Daughter
Free to read
All free classicsThe History of David Grieve
The Testing of Diana Mallory
A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2
Fields of Victory
The Mating of Lydia
Lady Merton, Colonist
The Coryston Family
Elizabeth's Campaign
Fenwick's Career
Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I
Sir George Tressady — Volume II
Towards the Goal
Helena
Miss Bretherton
About Mary Augusta Ward
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor, setting up a Settlement in London. She was a staunch opponent of giving women the right to vote, and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Augusta Ward FAQ
- How many books has Mary Augusta Ward written?
- Mary Augusta Ward published 12 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Augusta Ward's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Marcella.
- What is Mary Augusta Ward's last book?
- A Writer's Recollections (1918).
- What is Mary Augusta Ward's most famous book?
- Marcella (1894) is Mary Augusta Ward's most widely read book.
- Does Mary Augusta Ward write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mary Augusta Ward has also published as Mrs. Humphry Ward.
- Which Mary Augusta Ward books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Lady Rose's Daughter (film, 1920).
- Can I read Mary Augusta Ward's books for free?
- Yes. 33 books by Mary Augusta Ward 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.