Gwen Bristow Books in Order

Gwen Bristow is a celebrated American author and journalist, renowned for her captivating storytelling and versatility in various writing forms. Currently, she is a graduate of Columbia University, where she laid the groundwork for an illustrious writing career. Bristow has been a contributing writer to numerous literary magazines and journals, showcasing her talent for crafting compelling narratives. Her move to New Orleans marked a significant milestone, as she began working at the Times-Picayune, a prestigious publication that further honed her writing skills. Influenced by her husband, screenwriter Bruce Manning, Bristow transitioned to novel and short story writing, publishing her debut novel in 1929. Her crowning achievement is the western romance Jubilee Trail, a bestseller in 1950 that was later adapted into a moderately successful film in 1954.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Gwen Bristow

  • #1
    From Pigtails to Wedding Bells(1977)
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  • #1
    Tomorrow is Forever(1943)
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  • #2
    Jubilee Trail(1950)
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  • #3
    Celia Garth(1959)
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  • #4
    Calico Palace(1970)
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  • #5
    Golden Dreams(1980)
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  • #6
    The Invisible Host(2020)
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  • #7
    The Gutenberg Murders(2020)
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  • #8
    The Mardi Gras Murders(2020)
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  • #9
    Two and Two Make Twenty-Two(2020)
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About Gwen Bristow

Gwen Bristow is a celebrated American author and journalist, renowned for her captivating storytelling and versatility in various writing forms. Currently, she is a graduate of Columbia University, where she laid the groundwork for an illustrious writing career. Bristow has been a contributing writer to numerous literary magazines and journals, showcasing her talent for crafting compelling narratives. Her move to New Orleans marked a significant milestone, as she began working at the Times-Picayune, a prestigious publication that further honed her writing skills. Influenced by her husband, screenwriter Bruce Manning, Bristow transitioned to novel and short story writing, publishing her debut novel in 1929. Her crowning achievement is the western romance Jubilee Trail, a bestseller in 1950 that was later adapted into a moderately successful film in 1954.

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