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Elswyth Thane

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4 series · 35 books · Born 1900-05-16

Historical FictionNon-Fiction

Elswyth Thane was a prolific American writer whose career spanned nearly a century, producing novels, plays, and historical works from the 1920s through the early 2000s. Best known for her Williamsburg series, a multigenerational historical saga set during the American Revolution, Thane brought meticulous research and romantic storytelling to her depictions of colonial American life. Her diverse body of work across fiction and nonfiction established her as a significant voice in historical literature.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1936–1972)

Start with Young Mr. Disraeli, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Young Mr. Disraeli

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Young Mr. Disraeli
1936Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Mount Vernon, the Legacy
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Virginia Colony
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Dolley Madison, Her Life and Times
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Fighting Quaker
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Tudor Wench - A Play in Three Acts - Dramatized From an Episode in the Book of the Same Name
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

22 books (1926–1969)

Start with Riders of the Wind, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Riders of the Wind

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Riders of the Wind
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Strength of the Hills
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Echo Answers
1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
His Elizabeth
1928Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Cloth of Gold
1929Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Bound to Happen
1930Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Tudor Wench
1932Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
England Was an Island Once
1940Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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From This Day Forward
1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Bird Who Made Good
1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
Reluctant Farmer
1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Lost General
1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Letter to a Stranger
1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Washington's Lady
1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Family Quarrel
1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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18
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Potomac Squire
1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Queen's Folly
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Mount Vernon is Ours
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Mount Vernon Family
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Remember Today
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Women of Williamsburg Series

Complete

7 books (1934–1957)

Start with Dawn's Early Light, the first of 7 books in the Women of Williamsburg series.

Start this series with Dawn's Early Light

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Dawn's Early Light
1934Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Yankee Stranger
1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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The Light Heart
1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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This Was Tomorrow
1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elswyth Thane written?
Elswyth Thane has written 35 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1926 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Elswyth Thane series?
Here are the first books in Elswyth Thane's series: Non-Fiction: Young Mr. Disraeli; Women of Williamsburg: Dawn's Early Light.
What order should I read Elswyth Thane's books?
We recommend reading Elswyth Thane's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Elswyth Thane's series complete?
Elswyth Thane has 4 completed series.

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