
Anthony Trollope Reading Order
7 series Β· 85 books Β· Born 1815-04-24
Anthony Trollope was a prolific English novelist known for his sharp social commentary and engaging storytelling. With 85 works across seven series, including the renowned Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser novels, he left a lasting impact on Victorian literature. His writing spanned from 1847 to 2017, encompassing standalone novels, short stories, and collections that explore complex political and social themes.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1994β2017)
Start with The Anthology of Love and Romance, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Anthology of Love and Romance 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | God's Little Acre: Clerical Tales of the Countryside 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | 14 Victorian Stories: Anthology 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Favorite Love Stories 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Chronicles of Barsetshire Series
Complete6 books (1855β1867)
Start with The Warden, the first of 6 books in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Warden 1855Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Barchester Towers 1857Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Doctor Thorne 1858Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Framley Parsonage 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Small House at Allington 1864Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Last Chronicle of Barset 1867Buy πΊπΈ |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The West Indies and the Spanish Main 1859Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | North America - Volume 1 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | North America - Volume 2 1862Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | North America, Volume 3 1863Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Australia and New Zealand:Volume 1 1873Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Australia and New Zealand:Volume 2 1873Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | South Africa, Vol. 1 1877Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | South Africa, Vol. 2 1877Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | An Autobiography(With: P.D. Edwards) 1883Buy πΊπΈ |
Palliser Series
Complete6 books (1865β1880)
Start with Can You Forgive Her?, the first of 6 books in the Palliser series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Can You Forgive Her? 1865Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Phineas Finn 1869Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Eustace Diamonds 1872Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Phineas Redux 1874Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Prime Minister 1876Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Duke's Children 1880Buy πΊπΈ |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids 1860Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Chateau Of Prince Polignac 1860Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Courtship Of Susan Bell 1860Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Relics of General Chasse: A Tale of Antwerp 1860Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Aaron Trow 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | George Walker At Suez 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Returning Home 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Parson's Daughter Of Oxney Colne 1861Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Mrs. General Talboys 1864Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Man Who Kept His Money In A Box 1864Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Hunting Sketches 1865Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Telegraph Girl 1877Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Alice Dugdale 1878Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | How the 1878Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Mistletoe Bough 1883Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Christmas at Thompson Hall 1893Buy πΊπΈ |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage 1883Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Spotted Dog and Other Stories 1950Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mary Gresley and Other Stories 1951Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Frau Frohmann and Other Stories 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Malachi's Cove and Other Stories and Essays 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete38 books (1847β1884)
Start with The Macdermots of Ballycloran, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Macdermots of Ballycloran 1847Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Kellys and the O'Kellys 1848Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | La Vendee 1850Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Three Clerks 1858Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Bertrams 1859Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Castle Richmond 1860Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Orley Farm 1862Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, By One of the Firm 1862Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Rachel Ray 1863Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Miss Mackenzie 1865Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Belton Estate 1865Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Nina Balatka 1867Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Claverings 1867Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Golden Lion of Granpere 1867Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Linda Tressel 1868Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | He Knew He Was Right 1869Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Vicar of Bullhampton 1870Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Ralph the Heir 1871Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite 1871Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Harry Heathcote of Gangoil 1874Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Lady Anna 1874Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | The Way We Live Now 1875Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | The American Senator 1877Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Is He Popenjoy? 1878Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | The Lady of Launay 1878Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | An Eye for an Eye 1879Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Cousin Henry 1879Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | John Caldigate 1879Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | The Life of Cicero, Vol. 1 1880Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | The Life of Cicero, Vol. 2 1880Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Ayala's Angel 1881Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Dr. Wortle's School 1881Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | Kept in the Dark 1882Buy πΊπΈ |
| 34 | Marion Fay 1882Buy πΊπΈ |
| 35 | The Fixed Period 1882Buy πΊπΈ |
| 36 | Mr. Scarborough's Family 1883Buy πΊπΈ |
| 37 | The Landleaguers 1883Buy πΊπΈ |
| 38 | An Old Man's Love 1884Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

