Anita Shreve

Anita Shreve

3 Series

Anita Shreve was an acclaimed American author known for her versatile works spanning women’s fiction, historical fiction, and psychological thrillers. Influenced by Edith Wharton and Eugene O’Neill, she transitioned from high school teaching to writing full-time, also teaching creative writing at Amherst College. Shreve, who began her career as a journalist in Nairobi, Kenya, resided in Massachusetts with her family.

In "The Pilot's Wife," Kathryn Lyons's life unravels when her pilot husband dies in a plane crash. She discovers his secret life and infidelity as she navigates media scrutiny and personal grief. With the help of a union representative, Kathryn uncovers the truth behind the crash, leading to a poignant exploration of trust and betrayal.

Fortune's Rocks Quartet

The Pilot's Wife

(1998)

Fortune's Rocks

(1999)

Sea Glass

(2002)

Body Surfing

(2007)

Standalone Novels

Eden Close

(1989)

Strange Fits of Passion

(1991)

Where or When

(1993)

Resistance

(1995)

The Weight of Water

(1997)

The Last Time They Met

(2001)

All He Ever Wanted

(2003)

Light on Snow

(2004)

A Wedding in December

(2005)

Testimony

(2008)

A Change in Altitude

(2009)

Rescue

(2010)

Stella Bain / The Lives of Stella Bain

(2013)

The Stars Are Fire

(2017)

Non-Fiction

Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health

(1986)

Dr. Balter's Child Sense

(1987)

Remaking Motherhood: How Working Mothers and Shaping Our Children's Future

(1987)

Who's in Control: Dr. Balter's Guide to Discipline Without Combat

(1988)

Women Together, Women Alone

(1989)

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