A Daughter of the Vine was written by Gertrude Atherton. In this emotionally engaging and richly detailed multi-generational epic, author Gertrude Atherton uses her own family history as a lens through...

The book follows the travails of Margaret Hill, whose singing ability attracts Al Levering. He rescues her from the notorious dive in which she is performing and pays for her musical education. Just as...

This is a most amusing little story of what we may call the genteel farce kind. Mrs. Pendleton, who has been a pronounced flirt in her married life, becomes a widow at twenty-four, and receives simultaneous...

'The Living Present' is a non-fiction text by Atherton about her stay in France during which she became deeply acquainted with its people, customs, and traditions. The book reads like a study of French...

Independent and beautiful, when young Betty Madison encounters politicians including the rising star Senator North, she makes quite an impression. Despite her restless nature, Betty finds herself falling...

Enid Balfame is a respectable, middle-aged woman, who lives a quiet life in a peaceful, sleepy small town. As her marriage turns sour, Enid can see only one way out – a solution to all of her problems,...

A group of aging, aristocratic English ladies have decided to take a trip to America. They plan to travel across it and see the beauty of America's varied landscapes for themselves while they still can....

Set in the high-society of 1860s San Francisco, 'Sleeping Fires' by famous feminist author Gertrude Atherton is a tale of love and resentment and an exploration of the moral and social standards of the...

Spoilt, wealthy and bored, Harold Dartmouth is tiring of his time in Paris. When he encounters the enchanting and beautiful young Welsh heiress Weir Penrhyn however, life suddenly looks much more promising,...

'The Conqueror' is a biographical account of Alexander Hamilton's life, the very same Hamilton who achieved fame as one of the American Founding Fathers, and whose life and times inspired the award-winning...

First published in 1898, 'The Californians' depicts life in California at the turn of the century. As California undergoes a period of rapid change and diversification, so too do the two young protagonists...

'The Bell in the Fog, and Other Stories' is a supernatural short story collection from famous American author Gertrude Atherton. The collection focusses on the dark side of human nature and the corrupting...

First published in 1919, 'The Avalanche' by Gertrude Atherton is set in San Francisco following a devastating earthquake. Young Price Ruyler is struggling to keep the California branch of the family business...

First published at the turn of the century, 'The Splendid, Idle Forties' by feminist author Gertrude Atherton is a collection of short stories, all set in California. Romance and forbidden love are key...

Published in 1893, and set against a backdrop of violence between Mexico and the United States, this is a passionate and compelling love story from famous American author Gertrude Atherton. Loyal to her...

First published in 1923 'Black Oxen' is one of feminist author Gertrude Atherton's most famous and most controversial novels. Set in New York during the 1920s, it tells the story of the budding romance...

Set in California, rebellious young Roldan Castanada is resignedly awaiting his call up to the army. A brave man, it isn't fear which makes him angry about the situation but rather the beckoning grey...

The upper-class Moulton family are travelling across Europe together. Mr Moulton, his daughter Lydia and his cousin Catalina are keen to travel third-class to Spain, in order to explore the country properly....

Originally serialised in a magazine under the title 'The Randolphs of Redwood: A Romance', Gertrude Atherton's 'A Daughter of the Vine' was published as a full-length book in 1899. So scandalous was the...

'Rezanov' is an historical romance by the popular feminist author Gertrude Atherton. Nikolai Rezanov, a Russian privy councillor and grand chamberlain to Alexander the First of Russia, has come to California...

German Countess Gisela Neibuhr is feeling decidedly disappointed with the course her country appears to be going in. A talented writer, Gisela decides to rebel the only way she knows how – through her...

Alexina is a spoiled girl from a wealthy family. When she meets her new sister-in-law, Gora, her life begins to change. This coming-of-age story follows the intertwining lives of two drastically different...

Set on the Caribbean Island of Nevis, 'The Gorgeous Isle' by Gertrude Atherton follows the story of Byam Warner, a poet and an alcoholic who is slowly drinking himself to an early grave. Hurt by love...

Although author Gertrude Atherton was born and died in her beloved home state of California, she spent a significant amount of time touring and living in Europe. In Ancestors, she puts her experience...

Lee Clavering (Tearle), a playwright in New York, falls in love with an Austrian countess, Madame Zatianny (Griffith). Janet Oglethorpe (Bow), an animated and precocious flapper, is also in love with...

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors.This edition is dedicated to Gertrude Atherton was an American author. Her bestseller Black...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors.For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...