Nicholas Wiseman books in order
Diocesan Bishop, philosopher and theologian
- Lived
- 1802–1865
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 15
Nicholas Wiseman published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with Lectures on the Principal Doctrines and Practices of the Catholic Church (1836). The best-known is Fabiola (1854).
Updated September 2026
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Fabiola
Nicholas Wiseman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Fabiola (1854)
Non-fiction in order

Twelve Lectures on the Connexion Between Science and Revealed Religion (1836)

Essays on Various Subjects (a New Selection) (1853)

Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in Their Times (1858)

The Sermons, Lectures and Speeches Delivered by His Eminence Cardinal Wiseman, Archbishop of Westminster, During His Tour in Ireland in August and September, 1858 (1859)

Points of Contact Between Science and Art (1863)
Other books in order

Lectures on the Principal Doctrines and Practices of the Catholic Church (1836)

The Dublin Review (1848)

The Real Presence of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Eucharist (1855)

The Hidden Gem (1858)

Sermons on Moral Subjects (1864)

Sermons on Our Lord Jesus Christ and on His Blessed Mother (1864)

The Religious and Social Position of Catholics in England (1864)

Daily Meditations (1868)

Meditations on the Sacred Passion of Our Lord (1898)
Film and TV adaptations
- Fabiola (1918)Film · from Fabiola
- Fabiola (1949)Film · from Fabiola
About Nicholas Wiseman
Nicholas Patrick Stephen Wiseman was an English Catholic prelate who served as the first Archbishop of Westminster upon the re-establishment of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales in 1850. He was made a cardinal in 1850.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nicholas Wiseman FAQ
- How many books has Nicholas Wiseman written?
- Nicholas Wiseman published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicholas Wiseman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fabiola.
- What is Nicholas Wiseman's last book?
- Points of Contact Between Science and Art (1863).
- What is Nicholas Wiseman's most famous book?
- Fabiola (1854) is Nicholas Wiseman's most widely read book.
- Which Nicholas Wiseman books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Fabiola (film, 1918).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.