The Missing Bride

Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899), often referred to as E.D.E.N. Southworth, was a prominent American novelist of the 19th century. Southworth was a prolific writer, best known for her over 60 novels that frequently focused on themes of social injustice, female independence, and personal transformation. Born in Washington, D.C., Southworth began her literary career in 1849 with the...