
Anthony Trollope Reading Order
7 series Β· 85 books Β· Born 1815-04-24
Anthony Trollope stands as one of the Victorian era's most prolific and influential novelists, producing 47 novels that combined sharp social commentary with engaging narratives. His two interconnected series, the Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser novels, remain his most celebrated works, offering panoramic views of English provincial life and politics through richly drawn characters and interlocking storylines. Trollope's fiction explores pressing themes of his time including political corruption, gender roles, and social class, bringing intellectual depth and psychological realism to the novel form while maintaining broad popular appeal.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1994β2017)
Start with The Anthology of Love and Romance, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Anthology of Love and Romance
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Anthology of Love and Romance |
| 2 | God's Little Acre: Clerical Tales of the Countryside |
| 3 | 14 Victorian Stories: Anthology |
| 4 | Favorite Love Stories |
Chronicles of Barsetshire Series
Complete6 books (1855β1867)
Start with The Warden, the first of 6 books in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.
Start this series with The Warden
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Warden |
| 2 | Barchester Towers |
| 3 | Doctor Thorne |
| 4 | Framley Parsonage |
| 5 | The Small House at Allington |
| 6 | The Last Chronicle of Barset |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1859β1883)
Start with The West Indies and the Spanish Main, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The West Indies and the Spanish Main
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The West Indies and the Spanish Main |
| 2 | North America - Volume 1 |
| 3 | North America - Volume 2 |
| 4 | North America, Volume 3 |
| 5 | Australia and New Zealand:Volume 1 |
| 6 | Australia and New Zealand:Volume 2 |
| 7 | South Africa, Vol. 1 |
| 8 | South Africa, Vol. 2 |
| 9 | An Autobiography(With: P.D. Edwards) |
Palliser Series
Complete6 books (1865β1880)
Start with Can You Forgive Her?, the first of 6 books in the Palliser series.
Start this series with Can You Forgive Her?
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Can You Forgive Her? |
| 2 | Phineas Finn |
| 3 | The Eustace Diamonds |
| 4 | Phineas Redux |
| 5 | The Prime Minister |
| 6 | The Duke's Children |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete16 books (1860β1893)
Start with An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids, the first of 16 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids |
| 2 | The Chateau Of Prince Polignac |
| 3 | The Courtship Of Susan Bell |
| 4 | The Relics of General Chasse: A Tale of Antwerp |
| 5 | Aaron Trow |
| 6 | George Walker At Suez |
| 7 | Returning Home |
| 8 | The Parson's Daughter Of Oxney Colne |
| 9 | Mrs. General Talboys |
| 10 | The Man Who Kept His Money In A Box |
| 11 | Hunting Sketches |
| 12 | The Telegraph Girl |
| 13 | Alice Dugdale |
| 14 | How the |
| 15 | The Mistletoe Bough |
| 16 | Christmas at Thompson Hall |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (1883β1985)
Start with Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage |
| 2 | The Spotted Dog and Other Stories |
| 3 | Mary Gresley and Other Stories |
| 4 | Frau Frohmann and Other Stories |
| 5 | Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories |
| 6 | Malachi's Cove and Other Stories and Essays |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete38 books (1847β1884)
Start with The Macdermots of Ballycloran, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Macdermots of Ballycloran
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Macdermots of Ballycloran |
| 2 | The Kellys and the O'Kellys |
| 3 | La Vendee |
| 4 | The Three Clerks |
| 5 | The Bertrams |
| 6 | Castle Richmond |
| 7 | Orley Farm |
| 8 | The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, By One of the Firm |
| 9 | Rachel Ray |
| 10 | Miss Mackenzie |
| 11 | The Belton Estate |
| 12 | Nina Balatka |
| 13 | The Claverings |
| 14 | The Golden Lion of Granpere |
| 15 | Linda Tressel |
| 16 | He Knew He Was Right |
| 17 | The Vicar of Bullhampton |
| 18 | Ralph the Heir |
| 19 | Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite |
| 20 | Harry Heathcote of Gangoil |
| 21 | Lady Anna |
| 22 | The Way We Live Now |
| 23 | The American Senator |
| 24 | Is He Popenjoy? |
| 25 | The Lady of Launay |
| 26 | An Eye for an Eye |
| 27 | Cousin Henry |
| 28 | John Caldigate |
| 29 | The Life of Cicero, Vol. 1 |
| 30 | The Life of Cicero, Vol. 2 |
| 31 | Ayala's Angel |
| 32 | Dr. Wortle's School |
| 33 | Kept in the Dark |
| 34 | Marion Fay |
| 35 | The Fixed Period |
| 36 | Mr. Scarborough's Family |
| 37 | The Landleaguers |
| 38 | An Old Man's Love |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anthony Trollope written?
- Anthony Trollope has written 85 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1847 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Anthony Trollope series?
- Here are the first books in Anthony Trollope's series: Anthologies: The Anthology of Love and Romance; Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Warden; Non-Fiction: The West Indies and the Spanish Main; Palliser: Can You Forgive Her?; Short Stories/Novellas: An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids.
- What order should I read Anthony Trollope's books?
- We recommend reading Anthony Trollope's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Anthony Trollope's series complete?
- Anthony Trollope has 7 completed series.

