Mary Noailles Murfree (January 24, 1850 – July 31, 1922), an American fiction writer of novels and short stories, garnered fame under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. Predominantly focused on the Appalachians and the lives within, her nuanced character studies and depiction of the rugged landscape exemplify regional literature. Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Murfree was part of the local el...