A Daughter of the Vine

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was a prolific American author known for her novels set in California and her exploration of themes such as feminism, politics, and war. Her bestseller, Black Oxen, inspired a silent film adaptation. Atherton began her writing career with serialized stories, facing familial ostracism upon revealing her identity. After moving to New York and traveling to London, she returned to California, where she published her first novel, What Dreams May Come, under a pseudonym. Her diverse body of work includes novels, short stories, and essays.