author
Katharine Adams
1885–1969
Best known for writing historical and international stories for young readers, this early 20th-century author set adventures in places like Sweden, France, and Paris. Her books mix travel, atmosphere, and coming-of-age drama in a style that feels both old-fashioned and lively.
1 Audiobook
Red Caps and Lilies
by Katharine Adams
About the author
Katharine Adams, also known as Katharine Adams Walker, was an American-born writer who lived from January 18, 1885, to October 17, 1969. Records connected with her publications and music-related listings identify her under both names, and memorial records place her birth in Elmira, New York, and her death in London.
She wrote fiction for younger readers, including Midsummer, Red Caps and Lilies, Mehitable, The Silver Tarn, Toto and the Gift, Wisp, and Thistle Inn. The settings and themes of these books suggest a strong interest in history, travel, and children encountering unfamiliar worlds, from the French Revolution to Sweden and Paris.
Although detailed biographical information is scarce in the sources available here, her surviving book list shows a writer drawn to adventure, place, and cultural atmosphere. That gives her work a distinctive charm for listeners who enjoy classic children's fiction with an international flavor.