Kenneth Roberts Books in Order

Kenneth Lewis Roberts is a renowned American author of historical novels, celebrated for his Regionalist fiction that vividly captures the spirit of upper New England. As a journalist, he rose to national prominence with his work at the Saturday Evening Post from 1919 to 1928, before transitioning to a successful writing career. Born in Kennebunk, Maine, Roberts drew inspiration from his native state, often weaving its terrain and history into his stories. His novels, such as Arundel, Rabble in Arms, Northwest Passage, and Oliver Wiswell, are marked by meticulously researched settings and strong characters, with many protagonists hailing from the very regions he wrote about.