Waverley books in order A series by Walter Scott
The Waverley series by Walter Scott has 17 books, from Waverley (Jul 1814) to Anne of Geierstein (1829). Read it in order, starting with Waverley.
Reading order: 1 Waverley (1814) · 2 Guy Mannering (1815) · 3 The Antiquary (1816) · 4 Rob Roy (1817) · 5 Ivanhoe (1819) · 6 Kenilworth (1821) · 7 The Pirate (1822) · 8 The Fortunes of Nigel (1822) · 9 Peveril of the Peak (1823) · 10 Quentin Durward (1823) · … all 17 below
Updated September 2026
All 17 Waverley books in order
- 1.
Waverley (Jul 1814)
- 2.
Guy Mannering (1815)
- 3.
The Antiquary (1816)
- 4.
Rob Roy (Dec 1817)
- 5.
Ivanhoe (Dec 1819)
- 6.
Kenilworth (Aug 1821)
- 7.
The Pirate (1822)
- 8.
The Fortunes of Nigel (May 1822)
- 9.
Peveril of the Peak (Jan 1823)
- 10.
Quentin Durward (May 1823)
- 11.
St. Ronan's Well (Dec 1823)
- 12.
Redgauntlet (Jun 1824)
- 13.
Woodstock, or The Cavalier (Apr 1826)
- 14.
The Siege of Malta (Jun 2008)
- 15.
Bizarro (Jun 2008)
The Fair Maid of Perth (May 1828)
Anne of Geierstein (1829)
Waverley on screen
- Ivanhoe (1913)Film · from Ivanhoe
- Ivanhoe (1952)Film · from Ivanhoe
- Ivanhoe (1982)TV · from Ivanhoe
- The Ballad of the Valiant Knight Ivanhoe (1983)Film · from Ivanhoe
- The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955)Film · from Quentin Durward
- The Adventures of Quentin Durward, Marksman of the Royal Guard (1988)Film · from Quentin Durward
- Quentin DurwardTV · from Quentin Durward
- The Fair Maid of Perth (1923)Film · from The Fair Maid of Perth
Waverley FAQ
- How many Waverley books are there?
- There are 17 Waverley books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Waverley books in?
- In publication order, starting with Waverley (Jul 1814): 1 Waverley (1814) · 2 Guy Mannering (1815) · 3 The Antiquary (1816) · 4 Rob Roy (1817) · 5 Ivanhoe (1819) · 6 Kenilworth (1821) · … all 17 below.
- What is the first Waverley book?
- Waverley (Jul 1814).
- What is the latest Waverley book?
- Anne of Geierstein (1829).
- Is the Waverley series finished?
- There have been no new Waverley books since 1829; Walter Scott died in 1832.
- Did Walter Scott write other series?
- Yes: Tales of My Landlord.
More series by Walter Scott
All Walter Scott booksTales of My Landlord
7 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.