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Celebrated Crimes

by Alexandre Dumas

19 books Started 1839 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The Celebrated Crimes is a Historical Fiction series by Alexandre Dumas, made up of 19 books published between 1839 and 2021. It begins with The Borgias (Short Story) (1839), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Marquise de Brinvilliers (Short Story) (2021), spanning 182 years of storytelling.

19books
182years active
4decades
~10.1yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
1830s
1 The Borgias (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Massacres of the South (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Karl-Ludwig Sand (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Urbain Grandier (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Countess of Saint Geran (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Murat (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Marquise de Ganges (Short Story) 1839 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1840s
8 The Cenci (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Nisida (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Derues (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 La Constantin 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Joan of Naples (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Martin Guerre (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Ali Pacha (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 L'avvelenatrice (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Vaninka (Short Story) 1840 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Man in the Iron Mask 1847 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1890s
18 Mary Stuart Queen of Scots 1896 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
19 The Marquise de Brinvilliers (Short Story)Latest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Celebrated Crimes series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Celebrated Crimes series?

Start with The Borgias (Short Story) (1839), the first book in the Celebrated Crimes series by Alexandre Dumas. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Celebrated Crimes series?

There are 19 books in the Celebrated Crimes series by Alexandre Dumas, published between 1839 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Celebrated Crimes series?

The first book in the Celebrated Crimes series is The Borgias (Short Story), published in 1839 by Alexandre Dumas.

What is the latest book in the Celebrated Crimes series?

The most recent book in the Celebrated Crimes series is The Marquise de Brinvilliers (Short Story) (2021) by Alexandre Dumas.

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About Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a prolific French writer known for his adventure and historical novels. Born to a mixed-race family in France, Dumas faced discrimination throughout his life. Despite this, he pursued writing and achieved great success. His most famous works include "The Three Musketeers" (1844), "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844), and "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1848). These swashbuckling adventures have enthralled readers for generations. Dumas received widespread critical acclaim for his vivid characters, exciting plots, and ability to capture the spirit of historical events. Although he was initially criticized for his flamboyant lifestyle, his works have since been recognized as classics of French literature.

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