A Whirl Asunder


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"A Whirl Asunder" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




The Californians


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Set in California at the turn of the century, 'The Californians' follows the lives of two women from vastly different backgrounds. One is the shy daughter of a Spanish grandee, while the other is a vivacious daughter of a San Francisco entrepreneur. This novel explores the consequences of the American takeover of California from the Spanish/Mexican landholders, through a love story that takes a tragic turn.




The Avalanche


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"The Avalanche: A Mystery Story" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a romance and mystery story set in San Francisco in the early days of the 20th century. Shortly after the great earthquake shook the state, Price Ruyler, an accomplished businessman, marries the young French Helene Perrin. However, married life isn't all that it seems. While Helene grapples with boredom, Price finds himself embroiled in a mystery that involves none other than his mother-in-law.




Ancestors


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"Ancestors" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




The Doomswoman


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"The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. In the 1800s, California was a treasure trove of opportunity, but also of misadventure. The inherent romance of the west is present in this book as the main characters try to find their path in life, and love in the process.




A Whirl Asunder


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The Living Present


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"The Living Present" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




The Gorgeous Isle


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"The Gorgeous Isle: A Romance; Scene-- Nevis, B.W.I. 1842" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton Departing from her normal setting of California, this book takes readers to the West Indies to island paradises where love and romance are rich in the air. Set at the Bath House hotel, a winter getaway for the English wishing to hide from the cold, The book follows Anne, a woman on the cusp of adventure.




Overland Monthly


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Rezanov


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"Rezanov" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton takes readers back to Gertrude's home state of California. In this tale, a high-ranking Russian official travels to California and is blown over by his first encounter with the beautiful, fascinating, and independent Dona Concha Arguello. This book is a thrilling tale of romance and travel that captures the essence of the American west at a time when change was in the air.