Joseph Hergesheimer, Collection novels

Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 - April 25, 1954) was a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy. Other notable film adaptations include Java Head (1923), The Bright Shawl (1923), Wild Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (1934). Eight films and one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work. Hergesheimer's reputation fluctuated wildly in his own lifetime, from a peak of acclaim and popularity in the 1920s to almost total obscurity by the time of his death. Java Head, a miscegenation story told from multiple viewpoints that is generally considered his best novel. In this book: Cytherea Java Head The Three Black Pennys Wild Oranges Linda Condon The Happy End Montain Blood