Gertrude Atherton books in order
American author
- Lived
- 1857–1948
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 45
Gertrude Atherton published 32 novels, 3 novellas, 6 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with What Dreams May Come (1888). The best-known is The Californians (1898).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gertrude Atherton
Standalone novels in order
Hermia Suydam (1889)
Los Cerritos (1890)
A Question of Time (1891)
A Whirl Asunder (1895)
American Wives and English Husbands (1898)
The Californians (1898)
A Daughter of the Vine (1899)
Senator North (1900)
The Doomswoman (1900)
The Aristocrats (1901)
The Conqueror (1902)
The Splendid Idle Forties (1902)
His Fortunate Grace, Etc (1904)
Rulers of Kings (1904)
Rezánov (1906)
Ancestors, a Novel (1907)
The Gorgeous Isle: A Romance: Scene: Nevis, B.w.i., 1842 (1908)
Tower of Ivory, a Novel (1910)
Julia France and Her Times (1912)
Perch of the Devil (1914)
Mrs. Balfame (1916)
The Living Present (1917)
Transplanted (1919)
The Sister-in-law (1921)
Sleeping Fires (1922)
Black Oxen (1923)
The Crystal Cup (1925)
The Jealous Gods (1928)
Dido, Queen of Hearts (1929)
Adventures of a Novelist (1932)
Can Women Be Gentlemen? (1938)
Novellas in order
The White Morning by Gertrude Atherton 1918 Hardcover (1918)
The Avalanche (1919)
Short story collections in order
Before the Gringo Came (1894)
The Valiant Runaways (1898)
The Spinners' Book of Fiction (1907)
Short Stories of America (1921)
Great Short Tales of Mystery and Terror (1982)
Non-fiction in order
California (1914)
Golden Gate Country (1945)
Other books in order
What Dreams May Come (1888)
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About Gertrude Atherton
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gertrude Atherton FAQ
- How many books has Gertrude Atherton written?
- Gertrude Atherton published 32 novels, 3 novellas, 6 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gertrude Atherton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Californians.
- What is Gertrude Atherton's last book?
- Golden Gate Country (1945).
- What is Gertrude Atherton's most famous book?
- The Californians (1898) is Gertrude Atherton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gertrude Atherton's books for free?
- Yes. 33 books by Gertrude Atherton are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.