Keyes, Frances Parkinson
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| born on | 21 July 1885 at 06:00 (= 06:00 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Charlottesville VA, USA, 38n01, 78w28 | ||||
| Timezone | EST h5w (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   28°47'   26°51 Asc. 08°22'
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Biography
American author of many popular romantic novels, she often based her books on her own travels. Among her most popular toms, "Dinner at Antoine's," 1948, was about New Orleans carnivals and society activities and "Joy Street", 1950, was the tale of a girl living on Beacon Hill in Boston. Her books on Roman Catholic saints were also notable.
An experienced traveler, she spent her youth commuting between Boston and Europe and later became well-known as a Washington DC hostess. Spending summers in Europe and So. America and winters mainly in New Orleans contributed largely to her work .
Died 7/03/1970 New Orleans, LA.
Events
Source Notes
Yolanda Stein quotes his autobiography "Roses in December" for the month, year and time; place from The Almanac Book of Who.
Categories
- Vocation : Writers : Autobiographer
- Vocation : Writers : Fiction
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 84)
- Notable : Famous : Socialite (Washington DC Hostess)
