Elswyth Thane Books in Order

Elswyth Thane is a celebrated author of historical fiction, renowned for her captivating "Williamsburg" series, which spans multiple generations of a single family against the backdrop of pivotal historical events. Beginning with the American Revolutionary War, her meticulously researched novels weave a rich tapestry of love, loss, and resilience, transporting readers across time and geography. As the series unfolds, the narrative shifts seamlessly from the storied streets of Williamsburg to the grandeur of England, the bustling metropolis of New York City, and the storied capital of Richmond, Virginia. With each novel, Thane masterfully interweaves historical fact and fiction, crafting a sweeping epic that has captivated readers for generations. Her writing has become synonymous with the golden age of historical fiction.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Elswyth Thane

  • #1
    Young Mr. Disraeli(1936)
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  • #2
    Mount Vernon, the Legacy(1967)
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  • #3
    The Virginia Colony(1969)
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  • #4
    Dolley Madison, Her Life and Times(1970)
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  • #5
    The Fighting Quaker(1972)
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  • #1
    Riders of the Wind(1926)
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  • #2
    The Strength of the Hills(1926)
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  • #3
    Echo Answers(1927)
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  • #4
    His Elizabeth(1928)
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  • #5
    Cloth of Gold(1929)
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  • #6
    Bound to Happen(1930)
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  • #7
    The Tudor Wench(1932)
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  • #8
    England Was an Island Once(1940)
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  • #9
    From This Day Forward(1941)
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  • #10
    The Bird Who Made Good(1947)
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  • #11
    Melody(1950)
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  • #12
    Reluctant Farmer(1950)
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  • #13
    The Lost General(1953)
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  • #14
    Letter to a Stranger(1954)
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  • #15
    Washington's Lady(1954)
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  • #16
    The Family Quarrel(1959)
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  • #17
    Tryst(1962)
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  • #18
    Potomac Squire(1963)
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  • #19
    Queen's Folly(1965)
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  • #20
    Mount Vernon is Ours(1966)
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  • #21
    Mount Vernon Family(1968)
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  • #22
    Remember Today(1969)
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  • #23
    The Tudor Wench - A Play in Three Acts - Dramatized From an Episode in the Book of the Same Name(2011)
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About Elswyth Thane

Elswyth Thane is a celebrated author of historical fiction, renowned for her captivating "Williamsburg" series, which spans multiple generations of a single family against the backdrop of pivotal historical events. Beginning with the American Revolutionary War, her meticulously researched novels weave a rich tapestry of love, loss, and resilience, transporting readers across time and geography. As the series unfolds, the narrative shifts seamlessly from the storied streets of Williamsburg to the grandeur of England, the bustling metropolis of New York City, and the storied capital of Richmond, Virginia. With each novel, Thane masterfully interweaves historical fact and fiction, crafting a sweeping epic that has captivated readers for generations. Her writing has become synonymous with the golden age of historical fiction.

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