
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was a prominent and prolific American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state, California. Her best-seller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. ...


Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestseller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories,...


Step back in time with Gertrude Atherton's "The Crystal Cup," a captivating exploration of early 20th-century American social life. This historical fiction offers a window into the customs and societal expectations of the era, particularly focusing on the experiences of women...