
Alexandre Dumas Reading Order
13 series ยท 88 books ยท Born 1802-07-24
Alexandre Dumas was a prolific French novelist known for his captivating historical adventures. With an impressive collection of 88 books spanning 13 series, his most celebrated works include The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Dumas's writing career flourished from 1831 to 2020, solidifying his status as a beloved figure in literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1994โ2013)
Start with 100 Crooked Little Crime Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 Crooked Little Crime Stories 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Vampires 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Werewolf Megapack 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Celebrated Crimes Series
Complete19 books (1839โ1896)
Start with Karl-Ludwig Sand, the first of 19 books in the Celebrated Crimes series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Karl-Ludwig Sand 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Massacres of the South 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Murat 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Borgias 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Countess of Saint Geran 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Marquise de Ganges 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Urbain Grandier 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Ali Pacha 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Derues 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Joan of Naples 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | L'avvelenatrice 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | La Constantin 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Martin Guerre 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Nisida 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Cenci 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Marquise de Brinvilliers 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Vaninka 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | The Man in the Iron Mask 1847Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Mary Stuart Queen of Scots 1896Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Impressions De Voyage Series
Complete1 book (1858โ1858)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Le Caucase 1858Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Monte Cristo Series
Complete5 books (1845โ1902)
Start with The Count of Monte Cristo, the first of 5 books in the Monte Cristo series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Count of Monte Cristo 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Son of Monte-Cristo(With: Jules Lermina) 1881Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Edmond Dantes(By: Edmund Flagg) 1884Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Monte Cristo's Daughter(By: Edmund Flagg) 1884Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Countess of Monte Cristo(With: Jean Charles Du Boys) 1902Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1865โ1965)
Start with Napoleon, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Napoleon 1865Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Memoirs of a Physician 1893Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Celebrated Crimes of History 1895Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Celebrated Crimes of the Russian Court 1905Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Journal of Madame Giovanni 1944Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Alexandre Dumas' Adventures in Spain 1959Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Alexandre Dumas' Adventures in Caucasia 1962Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | My Memoirs 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2011โ2020)
Start with The Crimes of the Marquise de Brinvilliers and Others and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Crimes of the Marquise de Brinvilliers and Others 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Short Stories By Alexandre Dumas, Ten Volumes in One 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete22 books (1838โ2013)
Start with Captain Paul, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Captain Paul 1838Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Captain Pamphile 1839Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Fencing Master 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Ascanio, Vol. 2 1843Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Ascanio, Vol. I 1843Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Castle Eppstein 1843Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Georges 1843Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Conspirators 1843Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Corsican Brothers 1844Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Nutcracker 1844Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Women's War / The War of Women 1844Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | La Reine Margot / Queen Margot 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Regent's Daughter 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | One Thousand and One Ghosts 1846Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Two Dianas 1846Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Horror At Fontenay 1849Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | The Black Tulip 1850Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Olympe de Clรจves 1852Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | The Mohicans of Paris 1854Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | The Page of the Duke of Savoy 1854Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | The Wolf-Leader 1857Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | The Lady of the Camellias 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Plays Series
Complete6 books (1831โ2009)
Start with Antony, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Plays series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antony 1831Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Charles VII at the Homes of His Great Vassals 1831Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Napoleon Bonaparte 1840Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Edmund Kean, Or, The Life Of An Actor 1857Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Gold Thieves 1858Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Urbain Grandier and the Devils of Loudon 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Tales of Robin Hood Series
Complete2 books (1862โ1863)
Start with The Prince of Thieves and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Prince of Thieves 1862Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Outlaw 1863Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Last Valois Series
Complete4 books (1845โ1858)
Start with Marguerite de Valois, the first of 4 books in the The Last Valois series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Marguerite de Valois 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Chichot the Jester 1846Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Forty Five Guardsmen 1847Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Horoscope 1858Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Marie Antoinette Romances Series
Complete5 books (1845โ1853)
Start with The Knight of Maison-Rouge, the first of 5 books in the The Marie Antoinette Romances series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Knight of Maison-Rouge 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Joseph Balsamo 1846Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Taking the Bastile 1846Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Queen's Necklace 1850Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Countess de Charny 1853Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Sainte-Hermine Cycle Series
Complete3 books (1857โ1870)
Start with The Companions of Jehu and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Companions of Jehu 1857Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Whites and the Blues 1867Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Last Cavalier 1870Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Three Musketeers / d'Artagnan Romances Series
Complete8 books (1844โ1847)
Start with The Red Sphinx, the first of 8 books in the Three Musketeers / d'Artagnan Romances series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Red Sphinx 1844Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Three Musketeers 1844Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Blood Royal 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Louise de La Valliรจre 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Twenty Years After 1845Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Ten Years Later 1847Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Man in the Iron Mask 1847Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Vicomte de Bragelonne 1847Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alexandre Dumas written?
- Alexandre Dumas has written 88 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1831 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Alexandre Dumas series?
- Here are the first books in Alexandre Dumas's series: Anthologies: 100 Crooked Little Crime Stories; Celebrated Crimes: Karl-Ludwig Sand; Monte Cristo: The Count of Monte Cristo; Non-Fiction: Napoleon; Short Story Collections: The Crimes of the Marquise de Brinvilliers and Others.
- What order should I read Alexandre Dumas's books?
- We recommend reading Alexandre Dumas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Alexandre Dumas's series complete?
- Alexandre Dumas has 13 completed series.

