The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California
1893
The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
1893
American Literature, Romance
Published in 1893, 'The Doomswoman' by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a historical romance set in early California. The novel follows Chonita Iturbi y Moncada, a proud heiress, and Diego Estenega, a man caught between ambition and family conflict. Their romance unfolds amid political intrigue and cultural expectations, highlighting the tensions of the era. This work is notable for its rich depiction of California's societal structures and the complexities of personal desire against a backdrop of historical events.
