American author Elizabeth Garver Jordan has almost been forgotten today, yet in the late 19th & early 20th century EJ (as she is referred to in this book) was a successful journalist (EJ covered the trial of Lizzie Borden!) & editor alongside a concurrent career as the author of a great number of short stories & a not inconsiderable amount of novels. EJ counted Henry James, Mark Twain, & Frances Hodgson Burnett amongst her contemporaries, friends, & colleagues, & several of her short stories were turned into (now sadly lost) silent films.

This book goes some way into rectifying the neglecting of EJ's work, & bringing attention to her contributions to suffrage, & social & gender inequality. Her short stories & novels cover several genres including romance, crime, & intrigue, & as the book points out, they are all now available online. It is a shame that so little is known about EJ's private life as this means that EJ remains a remote figure for the most part. It is an interesting & informative read, well-researched & written.

REVIEW SUMMARY:
Research: Makes good use of available evidence.
Writing Style: Well-written, interesting, & informative.
Enjoyment Level: Moderate - the lack of evidence available about her private life means that the reader is left feeling kept at a distance.

My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Troubador, for the opportunity to read an ARC.