Marion Harland, born Mary Virginia Terhune on December 21, 1830, was a prominent name in 19th-century American literature. A prolific author, she adopted the pen name 'Marion Harland' for her writing pursuits, which included novels, domestic manuals, and memoirs, evidence of her versatility and impact on American literary culture. Perhaps most famous for her debut novel 'Alone' (1854), Harland's l...