- “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen: A classic romance novel that includes the enchanting countryside of Surrey as part of its setting.
- “The War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells: This science fiction masterpiece features Surrey as the site of the Martian invasion, specifically the town of Woking.
- “Emma” by Jane Austen: Another popular novel by Austen, “Emma” includes Surrey as the backdrop for the village of Highbury.
- “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett: Although the majority of the story takes place in Yorkshire, the protagonist, Mary Lennox, originally hails from India and is sent to live in Surrey.
- “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier: While most of the story occurs in Cornwall, Surrey plays a small but significant role as the setting for Manderley’s London residence.
- “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame: This beloved children’s book takes its readers on exciting adventures along the River Thames, passing through Surrey’s countryside.
- “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll: While primarily set in Wonderland, this fantastical tale begins in Surrey, where Alice falls down the rabbit hole.
- “The Children of the New Forest” by Frederick Marryat: Set during the English Civil War, this historical novel is primarily set in Hampshire but also features Surrey’s forests.
- “War Horse” by Michael Morpurgo: Although much of the story takes place on the battlefields of World War I, the horse’s origins begin in the Surrey countryside.
- “Four Quartets” by T.S. Eliot: This poetic masterpiece is not a novel per se, but it includes references to Surrey’s landscapes, particularly in the poetic vignette “Little Gidding.”
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Surrey
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