
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.

The aristocrats : $b being the impressions of the Lady Helen Pole during her sojourn in the Great North Woods as spontaneously recorded in her letters to her friend in North Britain, the Countess of Edge and Ross
Amidst the wild beauty of the Adirondacks, a lady's letters reveal culture clashes, personal worries, and a surprising appreciation for a simpler life.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

His fortunate Grace
Torn between her family's expectations and her desire to change the world, one wealthy young woman must navigate love and social reform in a society on the brink of transformation.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Living Present
During wartime, French women rise as beacons of strength, defying expectations to aid soldiers and uplift their nation.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California
In a time of political unrest and societal expectations, a proud heiress and an ambitious man must navigate their families' bitter past and their growing attraction as they become entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Crystal Cup
In a clash of old and new, a young woman battles against the expectations of her family and era, as she tries to define her own path while being tied to a strong-willed, traditional grandmother.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Tower of Ivory: A Novel
Amidst the artistic backdrop of a European city, a young Englishman becomes entangled with a captivating singer, their lives poised for a collision of love, ambition, and hidden pasts.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Rezanov
Amidst empires clashing, a forbidden love ignites between a determined Russian official and a spirited Spanish beauty, challenging their loyalties and defying societal norms.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California
Amidst a backdrop of horse races, cultural tensions, and emerging American influence, individuals in old California face rivalry and societal change.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Julia France and Her Times: A Novel
In the West Indies, a debutante's entrance into society is complicated by her mother's astrological fixations, a charming yet disreputable officer, and the weight of societal expectations threatening to shape her destiny..
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Rulers of kings: A novel
A young man's life is upended by an unexpected inheritance that triggers a journey of self-discovery amidst wealth and societal expectations.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Hermia Suydam
When a young woman inherits a life-changing fortune, she dares to pursue beauty, love, and acceptance beyond the confines of her ordinary life, challenging both her family and societal norms.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Ancestors: A Novel
In a world of British nobles and American cousins, family ties and hidden ambitions collide as old legacies meet new expectations.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories
In a chilling dance between reality and imagination, a writer's obsession with ghostly children in portraits leads him down a path where art and longing intertwine.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Life in the War Zone
Amidst the chaos of World War I, one woman navigates formidable military barriers to document and aid those facing the conflict's devastating realities.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Gorgeous Isle: A Romance; Scene-- Nevis, B.W.I. 1842
** Amidst the luxurious backdrop of a Caribbean resort, a strong woman must break free from expectations and embrace her feelings for a disgraced, yet captivating, poet.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton
Born on a small island in the 1700s, in the eye of family and societal turmoil, one man's extraordinary destiny began to unfold.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Avalanche: A Mystery Story
A man's perfect life crumbles as he unearths his wife's hidden past, threatening to expose dark family secrets and tear their world apart.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Senator North
A Southern woman's return from abroad ignites her passion for politics, setting her on a course to challenge societal norms and connect with influential figures in the Senate.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Patience Sparhawk and Her Times: A Novel
In a 19th-century California town, a determined young woman fights to overcome poverty and family struggles to forge her own identity and pursue her dreams of a better life.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The Travelling Thirds
A family trip to Spain ignites sparks of rebellion as a free-spirited cousin challenges her relatives' traditional values and expectations.
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton