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Elizabeth Jordan, journalist, editor, and mystery author
This is the first biography of Elizabeth Garver Jordan, who was an outstanding writer, a visionary in terms of genre and an astute critic of contemporary American culture. Though nearly forgotten today, she was a widely read journalist, an influential editor and a popular mystery writer in the first half of the twentieth century.
Life in Milwaukee -- The plan -- A new kind of education -- Making her way -- True stories -- Sections editor -- Covering the Lizzie Borden trial -- Assistant editor -- Transitioning -- Harper's Bazar -- Fashioning literature -- Editor and author -- Retreats -- The whole darn family -- The progressive era -- Harper's publishing -- A second composite novel -- New directions -- Goldwyn Pictures -- Mystery writing -- The Roaring Twenties -- America's theater critic -- Rebuilding from loss -- New directions -- Writing against the odds -- Three rousing cheers! -- Passages -- The final years.
Sharon M. Harris ; foreword by Amy Helmes and Kim Askew, hosts of the 'Lost Ladies of Lit' podcast.
Includes bibliographical references and index.