Robert Harris has published 18 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Fatherland (1992). The series is Cicero trilogy (3 books, starting with Imperium). The latest is Act of Oblivion (2022).
Updated September 2026
Cicero trilogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Imperium (2006) · 2 Lustrum (2009) · 3 Dictator (2015)
- 1.
Imperium (Sep 2006)
- 2.
Lustrum (Oct 2009)
- 3.
Dictator (Oct 2015)
Where to start with Robert Harris
Start here
Fatherland
Robert Harris's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Pompeii
One of the most-read, at about 351 pages.
Newest
Act of Oblivion
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Gotcha! (1983)
Fatherland (May 1992)
Enigma (Sep 1995)
Archangel (1998)
Pompeii (2003)
The Ghost (Sep 2007)
Conspirata (2010)
The Fear Index (Sep 2011)
An Officer and a Spy (2013)
An Officer and a Spy: A Spy Thriller (2014)
Conclave (2016)
Munich (2017)
The Second Sleep (2019)
V2 (2020)
Act of Oblivion (2022)
Non-fiction in order
A Higher Form of Killing (1982)
Good and Faithful Servant (1990)
Selling Hitler (1996)
Other books in order
Precipice (2024)
Film and TV adaptations
- Fatherland (1994)TV · from Fatherland
- Enigma (2001)Film · from Enigma
- Archangel (2005)TV · from Archangel
- The Ghost Writer (2010)Film · from The Ghost
- An Officer and a Spy (2019)Film · from An Officer and a Spy
- Conclave (2024)Film · from Conclave
- Munich: The Edge of War (2021)Film · from Munich
About Robert Harris
Robert Dennis Harris CBE is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, he is best known for his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by works set in ancient Rome. His later works are varied in settings but are mostly set after 1870.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Harris FAQ
- How many books has Robert Harris written?
- Robert Harris has published 18 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Harris's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Cicero trilogy with Imperium. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Robert Harris's latest book?
- Act of Oblivion (2022).
- What is Robert Harris's most famous book?
- Fatherland (1992) is Robert Harris's most widely read book.
- Are Robert Harris's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Cicero trilogy); the other 19 books stand alone.
- Which Robert Harris books have been adapted?
- 7 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Fatherland (TV, 1994), Enigma (film, 2001), Archangel (TV, 2005) and The Ghost (as The Ghost Writer, film, 2010).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.