Portrait of Nicholas Wiseman

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

Where to start with Nicholas Wiseman

Standalone novels in order

  1. Fabiola (1854)

    418 pagesAdapted for film

Non-fiction in order

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

    448 pages

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

    558 pages

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

    487 pages

  4. 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)

    416 pages

  5. Points of Contact Between Science and Art (1863)

    95 pages

Other books in order

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

    518 pages

  2. The Dublin Review (1848)

    537 pages

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

    312 pages

  4. The Hidden Gem (1858)

    130 pages

  5. Sermons on Moral Subjects (1864)

    426 pages

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

    421 pages

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

    61 pages

  8. Daily Meditations (1868)

    525 pages

  9. Meditations on the Sacred Passion of Our Lord (1898)

    292 pages

Film and TV adaptations

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.