Yankee Stranger

A sweeping historical romance set during the American Civil War, Yankee Stranger follows the story of Eden Day, a young Southern woman whose life is upended when she falls in love with a Union soldier. As war rages across the country, Eden must navigate the perilous divide between duty and desire, loyalty and love. Richly detailed and emotionally charged, this novel captures the heartbreak and hope of a nation at war, making it a timeless tale of courage and passion.

Helen Elswyth Thane Ricker Beebe (1900 - 1984) was an American romance novelist. Born in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of a local teacher and high school principal. The family moved to New York City in 1918, and "Helen Ricker" changed her name to "Elswyth Thane". She began working as a freelance writer in the 20s, and became a newspaper writer and a Hollywood screenwriter. Her first novel, "Riders of the Wind," was published in 1926. Her novel "The Tudor Wench," about Elizabeth I of England, was made into a play.