Michel Déon books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1919–2016
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
Michel Déon published 7 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Greece I Love (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michel Déon
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Greece I Love
Michel Déon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Les Poneys Sauvages (Dec 1970)
Un Taxi Mauve (Apr 1973)
The Foundling Boy (1975)
Where Are You Dying Tonight? (1983)
Je Vous Écris D'Italie (Feb 1984)
Un Souvenir (Apr 1990)
The Great and the Good (Sep 1996)
Novellas in order
Your Father's Room (2004)
Non-fiction in order
The Portugal I Love (1964)
Other books in order
Greece I Love (1961)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Purple Taxi (1977)Film · from Un Taxi Mauve
About Michel Déon
Michel Déon was a French novelist and literary columnist. He published over 50 works and was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Prix Interallié for his 1970 novel, Les Poneys sauvages. Déon's 1973 novel Un taxi mauve received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française. His novels have been translated into numerous languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michel Déon FAQ
- How many books has Michel Déon written?
- Michel Déon published 7 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michel Déon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Greece I Love.
- What is Michel Déon's last book?
- Your Father's Room (2004).
- What is Michel Déon's most famous book?
- Greece I Love (1961) is Michel Déon's most widely read book.
- Which Michel Déon books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Un Taxi Mauve (as The Purple Taxi, film, 1977).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.