Ruth Moore

Ruth Moore was a significant twentieth-century author from Maine, celebrated for her honest portrayals of the state's people and evocative descriptions of its landscape. Though primarily considered a regional writer today, Moore was a notable literary figure on the national stage during her career. Her second novel spent fourteen weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, marking her prominence. In her time, Moore was hailed as "New England's only answer to Faulkner."