About Florence Hershman
Lived 1928 – 2008 (aged 79). Florence Hershman was an American writer and novelist.
Florence Hershman (1928-2008) was an American writer of over a dozen romance novels since 1977, well known as Diana Haviland, she also wrote a novel as Diana Browning. More than five millions of her books are in print around the world.
Biography Florence Hershman as Diana Haviland published her first novel in 1977, The Passionate Pretenders, that appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and won an award from the West Coast Review of Books.
As Diana Haviland
Single novels The Passionate Pretenders (1977/Apr) The Moreland Legacy (1977/Sep) Love's Promise Land (1978/Jan) Defy the Storm (1981/Apr) Fortune's Daughter (1984/Dec) Embrace the Flame (1991/May) Pirate's Kiss (1992/Jun) Stolen Splendor (1994/Apr) A Love Beyond Forever (1999/Jan) Death on the Ladies Mile (2006/Mar)
Rafferty Saga Proud Surrender (1983/Jan) My Dearest Love (1996/Sep)
As Diana Browning
Single novels All the Golden Promises (April 1987)
As Florence Hershman
Non-fiction books Witchcraft U.S.A. (1971)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Florence Hershman?
American writer (1928-2008)
When was Florence Hershman born?
Florence Hershman was born on 22 July 1928.
When did Florence Hershman die?
Florence Hershman died on 4 July 2008.
What was Florence Hershman's occupation?
Florence Hershman was a writer and novelist.
What nationality was Florence Hershman?
Florence Hershman was American.
Sources & further reading
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