The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

1857–1948

A bold and bestselling American novelist, essayist, and travel writer, she was known for sharp social observation and a fiercely independent public voice. Her novels ranged from California history to psychological fiction, with works like The Conqueror and Black Oxen helping make her one of the most widely read authors of her day.