The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, an influential American author, is known for her novels set in California, including her bestseller "Black Oxen," which inspired a silent film. Her works encompass a range of genres, including short stories and essays that tackle feminism, politics, and war. Atherton faced familial ostracism after revealing her authorship of her first serialized work. After moving to New York and traveling to London, she returned to California, where she continued to write, with her first novel published in 1888.