His Fortunate Grace

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Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was a prolific American author known for her novels set in California, including the bestseller Black Oxen, which inspired a silent film. Her literary contributions extend beyond novels to short stories and essays addressing feminism, politics, and war. Atherton faced personal challenges, such as family ostracism after revealing her authorship of her first serialized work. Her journey included a move to New York and travels to London before returning to California, where she published her first novel in 1888.