Harold Bell Wright
Harold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).
The Uncrowned King
In a land of ambition and identity, two brothers journey to discover that true leadership comes not from a throne, but from within.
By Harold Bell Wright
Helen of the Old House
In a town divided by wealth, two children seek adventure and happiness while confronting the harsh realities of social class.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Re-Creation of Brian Kent
In the Ozarks, a kind woman's choice to protect a troubled stranger sets them both on a path of redemption and self-discovery.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Mine with the Iron Door
In the heart of Arizona, prospectors, found family, and one fateful encounter forever alter their pursuit of dreams and the burdens of a shared history.
By Harold Bell Wright
That Printer of Udell's: A Story of the Middle West
Haunted by a tragic childhood, a young man seeks a new beginning in a bustling town, only to face hardship and discover his true purpose.
By Harold Bell Wright
When a man's a man
In the wild landscapes of the West, a lost soul and a rugged cowboy collide, revealing a powerful journey of self-discovery and the essence of true manhood.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Eyes of the World
As a son returns to his dying mother's bedside, secrets and sacrifices surface, launching him on a journey to confront his heritage and forge his own path in a world of opportunity and obstacles.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Shepherd of the Hills
A stranger escaping a sorrowful past seeks refuge in a remote mountain community, unknowingly setting in motion a series of events that will test the bonds of love and the strength of the human spirit.
By Harold Bell Wright
Their Yesterdays
Two souls journey through memories of friendship, love, and ambitions, discovering universal truths in their shared human experience.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Winning of Barbara Worth
In a sweeping desert landscape, fates collide as courageous people battle the elements and themselves in a struggle for belonging.
By Harold Bell Wright
The Calling of Dan Matthews
A young minister's arrival in a small mountain town stirs up questions of faith, community, and the price of staying true to oneself.
By Harold Bell Wright