Alexandra Ripley facts for kids
Alexandra Ripley (born Braid) was an American writer. She was born on January 8, 1934, and passed away on January 10, 2004. She is best known for writing Scarlett (1991). This book was a sequel to the famous novel Gone with the Wind. Her first novel was Who's the Lady in the President's Bed? (1972). Many of her historical novels became bestsellers. These included Charleston (1981), On Leaving Charleston (1984), The Time Returns (1985), and New Orleans Legacy (1987).
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About Alexandra Ripley
Alexandra Elizabeth Braid was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She went to a special school called Ashley Hall. Later, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1955. She studied the Russian language there.
Alexandra Ripley was married three times during her life. She had two daughters. She passed away from natural causes at her home in Richmond, Virginia.
Her Books
Alexandra Ripley wrote several popular books. She was especially known for her historical novels. These stories often took place in the past.
Novels
- 1972: Who's the Lady in the President's Bed? (published as B.K. Ripley)
- 1981: Charleston
- 1984: On Leaving Charleston
- 1985: The Time Returns
- 1987: New Orleans Legacy
- 1991: Scarlett
- 1994: From Fields of Gold
- 1997: A Love Divine
Non-fiction
- 1974: Caril (published as B.K. Ripley, with Nanette Beaver & Patrick Trese)
