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
- #1AmazonRiders of the Wind(1926)
- #2AmazonThe Strength of the Hills(1926)
- #3AmazonEcho Answers(1927)
- #4AmazonHis Elizabeth(1928)
- #5AmazonCloth of Gold(1929)
- #6AmazonBound to Happen(1930)
- #7AmazonThe Tudor Wench(1932)
- #8AmazonEngland Was an Island Once(1940)
- #9AmazonFrom This Day Forward(1941)
- #10AmazonThe Bird Who Made Good(1947)
- #11AmazonMelody(1950)
- #12AmazonReluctant Farmer(1950)
- #13AmazonThe Lost General(1953)
- #14AmazonLetter to a Stranger(1954)
- #15AmazonWashington's Lady(1954)
- #16AmazonThe Family Quarrel(1959)
- #17AmazonTryst(1962)
- #18AmazonPotomac Squire(1963)
- #19AmazonQueen's Folly(1965)
- #20AmazonMount Vernon is Ours(1966)
- #21AmazonMount Vernon Family(1968)
- #22AmazonRemember Today(1969)
- #23AmazonThe Tudor Wench - A Play in Three Acts - Dramatized From an Episode in the Book of the Same Name(2011)
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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