Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston was an American novelist and women's rights advocate from Virginia. She was one of the most popular authors of her time and is best known for her historical novels.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. To Have And To Hold

    A Tale of Virginia in the Days of the Cavaliers

    Set in the early 17th century, this historical romance novel follows the adventures of Captain Ralph Percy, a rugged and honorable Englishman in the Virginia Colony. After impulsively marrying Jocelyn Leigh, a beautiful and spirited noblewoman fleeing an unwanted suitor, Percy finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue, danger, and passion. As they navigate the challenges of the New World, their relationship evolves from one of convenience to deep love and mutual respect, all while facing threats from both within the colony and from the wilderness beyond.

    The 14159th Greatest Book of All Time
    Purchase from Amazon
  2. 2. The Long Roll

    Set amid the American Civil War in Virginia, this historical novel follows soldiers, officers, and civilians whose lives are swept up in the Peninsula Campaign and its aftermath; through vivid battle scenes, personal sacrifice, and strained loyalties, it charts how courage, honor, and love are tested by the brutal realities of war and the upheaval it brings to families and communities.

    Purchase from Bookshop.org