The Sisters-In-Law

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was a prolific American author known for her novels set in California, with her notable work, Black Oxen, adapted into a silent film. Beyond fiction, she engaged with themes of feminism, politics, and war through essays and articles. Her writing career began with a serialized romance, which led to familial ostracism after her true identity was revealed. Atherton's journey took her from California to New York and London, ultimately returning to her roots, where she continued to explore complex social issues in her works.