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Jeanie Gould Lincoln
1846–1921
Known for romances, children's stories, and historical fiction, this American writer often brought earlier eras to life with lively plots and a strong sense of place. Her books ranged from early poetry to popular historical novels, including stories set around the American Revolution.
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About the author
Born Jeanie Thomas Gould, she was an American novelist and poet associated with Troy, New York. She wrote under her married name, Jeanie Gould Lincoln, and also used the pen name Daisy Ventnor in newspapers and magazines.
Her work covered several genres, including romance, children's literature, and especially historical fiction. Among her published books are A Chaplet of Leaves, Marjorie's Quest, An Unwilling Maid, and A Pretty Tory, and her fiction is often noted for its interest in earlier American history.
Details about her birth year vary across reference sources, but she died on August 8, 1921. Even with those uncertainties, her reputation rests on a long and varied writing career that helped keep historical adventure and domestic storytelling popular with readers of her time.