Anita Shreve
Biography
Anita Shreve was a best-selling American author known for her captivating storytelling and vivid characters. Born in Dedham, Massachusetts in 1946, Shreve discovered her love for writing at a young age and went on to earn a degree in English Literature from Tufts University. She is most renowned for her Fortunes Rocks Quartet, a series of historical novels set in New England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The series includes “Fortune’s Rocks”, “The Pilot’s Wife”, “Sea Glass”, and “Body Surfing”, all of which have been praised for their richly drawn characters and intricate plots. Throughout her career, Shreve published over 20 novels, many of which became international bestsellers and were adapted into acclaimed films. Her work often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, earning her a dedicated following of readers around the world. Anita Shreve passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of timeless stories that continue to captivate and inspire readers of all ages.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Anita Shreve not part of a series
- All He Ever Wanted
- All He Ever Wanted:
- Das Gewicht des Wassers.
- Der wei�?�?e Klang der Wellen.
- Die Frau Des Piloten
- Die Frau des Piloten.
- Eden Close
- Eden Close:
- Fortune's Rocks
- Fortune's Rocks :
- Fortune's Rocks:
- Fortunes Rocks
- Gefesselt in Seide
- Gefesselt in Seide.
- Light on Snow
- Olympia.
- Ppk27 Weight of Water the
- Remaking Motherhood: How Working Mothers and Shaping Our Children's Future
- Resistance :
- Resistance:
- Sea Glass
- Sea Glass:
- Strange Fits of Passion
- Strange Fits of Passion:
- The Last Time They Met :
- The Last Time They Met:
- The Pilot's Wife
- The Pilot's Wife :
- The Pilot's Wife : A Novel Tag: Author of the Weight of Water )
- The Weight of Water
- The Weight of Water : A Novel Tag - Author of Resistance and Strange Fits of Passion
- The Weight of Water : A Novel Tag: Author of Resistance and Strange Fits of Passion
- Verschlossenes Paradies.
- Where Or When
- Where or When
- Where or When :
- Where or When:
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Fortunes Rocks
- The Weight of Water
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Sea Glass
- The Last Tide
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Anita Shreve's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fortunes Rocks Quartet?
The Fortunes Rocks Quartet is a series of four interconnected novels written by Anita Shreve.
What are the titles of the novels in the Fortunes Rocks Quartet?
The titles are 'Fortune's Rocks', 'The Pilot's Wife', 'Sea Glass', and 'Body Surfing'.
Are the novels in the Fortunes Rocks Quartet standalone or should they be read in order?
While each novel can be read individually, they are interconnected and reading them in order may provide a richer experience.
What genre does Anita Shreve typically write in?
Anita Shreve is known for writing literary fiction with themes of love, relationships, and family dynamics.
Are there any movies or adaptations based on Anita Shreve's novels?
Yes, 'The Pilot's Wife' was adapted into a made-for-TV movie in 2002 starring Christine Lahti and Emily Watson.