Roger Peyrefitte books in order
French diplomat and writer
- Lived
- 1907–2000
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
Roger Peyrefitte published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Les Amitiés Particulières (1944). The best-known is Knights of Malta (1957).
Updated September 2026
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Knights of Malta
Roger Peyrefitte's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Les Amitiés Particulières (1944)
Les Ambassades (1951)
Diplomatic Conclusions (1953)
Les Clés De Saint Pierre (1955)
Knights of Malta (1957)
The Exile of Capri (1959)
La Nature Du Prince (1963)
The Jews (1965)
Manouche (1970)
Non-fiction in order
La Mort D'une Mère (1950)
Du Vésuve À L'Etna (1952)
Film and TV adaptations
- Les amitiés particulières (1964)Film · from Les Amitiés Particulières
About Roger Peyrefitte
Pierre Roger Peyrefitte was a French diplomat, writer of bestseller novels and non-fiction, and a defender of gay rights.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Roger Peyrefitte FAQ
- How many books has Roger Peyrefitte written?
- Roger Peyrefitte published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roger Peyrefitte's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Knights of Malta.
- What is Roger Peyrefitte's last book?
- Manouche (1970).
- What is Roger Peyrefitte's most famous book?
- Knights of Malta (1957) is Roger Peyrefitte's most widely read book.
- Which Roger Peyrefitte books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Les Amitiés Particulières (film, 1964).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.