William N Harben
Dolly Drake is a formidable creature—a schoolteacher who is so whip-smart, opinionated and eloquent that she has been grudgingly accepted as the only female member of the local debating society. Two men are vying for her affection—but will she ever consent to give up even one iota of her hard-won independence?
Though he made his literary mark writing dramatic novels focusing on the plight of working-class families, author William N. Harben also managed to influence the genre of science fiction when he produced this early dystopian classic, The Land of the Changing Sun. When a crew of explorers stumble across a lost civilization, they initially believe that they may have discovered the secret to many of humanity's problems. Over time, however,
...3) Westerfelt
Brimming with charm, local color, and blossoming passion, this romance from esteemed author William N. Harben hearkens back to a simpler era. Sally Dawson and John Westerfelt are made for each other, but shyness, pride and outside circumstances keep forcing them apart. Will these lovebirds ever find their happily ever after?
4) Ann Boyd
Settle in for an engaging read from William N. Harben, one of the masters of the nineteenth-century domestic drama. Protagonist Ann Boyd has faced adversity in her life, and as a result has made a few choices that she regrets. But despite having done penance for her misdeeds, the specter of her troubled past continues to haunt her. Will she ever be able to wipe the slate clean?
In this classic novel from acclaimed author William N. Harden, the lives of a simple but honorable family of farmers are turned upside down by unforeseeable events. Will they be able to reclaim their way of life? Fans of Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath will surely appreciate The Hills of Refuge.
Young Dora Boyles is an orphan, and her housemate John Trott is locked in a contentious relationship with his own bawdy, boisterous mother. Though their friendship starts off on the wrong foot, they soon find that they can count on one another when the world fails them. Will their bond survive when calamity strikes?
7) Dixie Hart
Though she is as indelible and sharply drawn a character as Scarlett O' Hara, Dixie Hart, the protagonist of William N. Harben's novel of the same name, has never known the finer things in life. After struggling her entire life to make ends meet, a sudden change in circumstances adds even more to her burden. Will Dixie ever get the respite—and love—she so sorely deserves?