How many books has Nancy Mitford written?

Nancy Mitford published 15 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Nancy Mitford's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love in a Cold Climate.

What is Nancy Mitford's most famous book?

Love in a Cold Climate (1949) is Nancy Mitford's most widely read book.

Which Nancy Mitford books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Pursuit of Love (TV).

Nancy Mitford books in order

British writer

Lived: 1904–1973
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 22

Literary fiction

Nancy Mitford published 15 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Love in a Cold Climate (1949).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Nancy Mitford

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Love in a Cold Climate
Nancy Mitford's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Highland Fling (1931)
185 pages
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Christmas Pudding (1932)
179 pages
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Wigs on the Green (1935)
173 pages
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The Pursuit of Love (1945)
247 pagesAdapted for TV
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Love in a Cold Climate (1949)
284 pages
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The Blessing (1957)
270 pages
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Pigeon Pie (1959)
185 pages
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Don't Tell Alfred (1960)
224 pages
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The Water Beetle (1962)
150 pages
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The Blessing & Don't Tell Alfred (1976)
208 pages
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The Pursuit of Love & Love in a Cold Climate (1979)
517 pages
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Pudding and Pie (1986)
503 pages
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Love from Nancy (1993)
569 pages
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The Letters of Nancy Mitford and Evelyn Waugh (1996)
531 pages
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A Talent to Annoy (2013)
270 pages
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Non-fiction in order

The Stanleys of Alderley (1939)
322 pages
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Madame De Pompadour (1953)
302 pages
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Voltaire in Love (1957)
288 pages
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The Sun King (1966)
255 pages
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Frederick the Great (1970)
304 pages
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The Bookshop At 10 Curzon Street (2004)
191 pages
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Other books in order

Noblesse Oblige - an Enquiry into the Identifiable Characteristics of the English Aristocracy (1956)
139 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

The Pursuit of LoveTV · from The Pursuit of Love

About Nancy Mitford

Nancy Freeman-Mitford was an English novelist, biographer, and journalist who was regarded as one of the "bright young things" on the London social scene in the inter-war period. She wrote several novels about upper-class life in England and France, and is considered a sharp and often provocative wit. She also has a reputation as a writer of popular historical biographies.

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

Nancy Mitford FAQ

How many books has Nancy Mitford written?: Nancy Mitford published 15 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Nancy Mitford's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love in a Cold Climate.
What is Nancy Mitford's last book?: Frederick the Great (1970).
What is Nancy Mitford's most famous book?: Love in a Cold Climate (1949) is Nancy Mitford's most widely read book.
Which Nancy Mitford books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Pursuit of Love (TV).