Mary Johnston
Mary Johnston was an American novelist and women's rights advocate from Virginia. She was one of America's best selling authors during her writing career and had three silent films adapted from her novels. Johnston was also an active member of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, using her writing skills and notability to draw attention to the cause of women's suffrage in Virginia.
To Have and to Hold
In early colonial Virginia, a soldier's life changes forever when he marries a woman hiding a secret, setting them on a perilous path amidst a new land and simmering tensions.
By Mary Johnston
Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings
Driven by dreams of fortune, brave colonists set sail across the ocean, their fates intertwined with the uncharted lands and the people who already called it home.
By Mary Johnston
Prisoners of Hope: A Tale of Colonial Virginia
Amidst lavish parties and societal expectations, the lives of spirited colonists intertwine with the shadows of slavery and the yearning for liberty.
By Mary Johnston
The Long Roll
In a divided nation on the precipice of war, Virginians weigh loyalty against principle as they face heartbreaking choices that will forever alter their lives and their land.
By Mary Johnston
Sweet Rocket
On a scenic country road, two women journey through the landscape of shared memories, revealing the hidden depths of their intertwined lives.
By Mary Johnston
Lewis Rand
A young man's journey to break free from his family's expectations and pursue his dreams amidst the backdrop of a new nation's growing pains.
By Mary Johnston
The Witch
In a time of royal endings and rising suspicions, a lone physician finds himself caught in a web of courtly intrigue and witch hunts.
By Mary Johnston
1492
In a time of religious persecution and exploration, a man of Jewish descent seeks refuge and embarks on a journey into the unknown.
By Mary Johnston
Foes
In a land of ancient traditions and brewing rebellion, the bonds of friendship are tested as a family navigates love, loyalty, and betrayal.
By Mary Johnston
Silver Cross
In a kingdom of castles and abbeys, faith and ambition collide as a saint's rising fame ignites a battle for power between rival religious orders.
By Mary Johnston
The Wanderers
** In a world of ancient forests and primal beings, a mother's awakening sets her on a path of self-discovery and tests of survival.
By Mary Johnston
The Goddess of Reason: A Drama in Five Acts
Amidst the chaos of revolution, a lord and a peasant girl stand on opposite sides of a fight that will decide their fates.
By Mary Johnston
Audrey
Amidst wilderness exploration and deadly conflict in early America, a young girl is thrust into a perilous world after a brutal attack on her family.
By Mary Johnston
Cease firing
Amidst the chaos of the Civil War, a soldier and a strong-willed woman fight for survival, love, and home.
By Mary Johnston
The Old Dominion
Amidst lush plantations and lavish parties in colonial Virginia, a family contends with the emerging cracks in their privileged world, as unrest and injustice threaten to shatter their refined existence.
By Mary Johnston
By order of the company
In a world of war, love, and betrayal, two headstrong individuals are bound by duty and must forge their own destiny.
By Mary Johnston
Sir Mortimer: A Novel
** A young captain's quest for honor and adventure on the Spanish Main is ignited by a tavern duel, setting the stage for a perilous journey filled with rivalries and the promise of treasure.
By Mary Johnston
The Fortunes of Garin
Torn between the sacred call of the church and the valor of knighthood, a young man must choose a path to forge his own destiny.
By Mary Johnston
Hagar
Follow a thoughtful young woman as she navigates societal expectations, challenging norms in her pursuit of knowledge and independence.
By Mary Johnston