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Women of Williamsburg

by Elswyth Thane

7 books Started 1934 Latest 1957
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The Women of Williamsburg is a Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Elswyth Thane, comprising 7 books published between 1934 and 1957. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

Elswyth Thane (born Annie Marble Baker) was an American historical novelist. Born in 1900 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she studied at Smith College and the University of Chicago. Thane published over 20 novels, including her well-known Williamsburg series, which chronicled the lives of early American settlers. Notable works include "His Elizabeth" (1940), "Dawn's Early Light" (1943), and "Ever After" (1945). Her novels received critical acclaim for their historical accuracy and engaging storytelling. In 1943, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for "Dawn's Early Light." Thane died in 1973, leaving a lasting legacy as a chronicler of American history through the lens of fictional characters.

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