Which of these American authors is best know for her bestselling novels that take place in the fictional village of Mitford, Jan Karon or Mary Gordon?
Jan Karon Jan Karon is an American novelist who writes for both adults and young readers. She is the author of the "New York Times"-bestselling Mitford novels, featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford. Her most recent Mitford novel, "Come Rain or Come Shine", debuted at #1 on the "New York Times" Bestseller List. She has been designated a lay Canon for the Arts in the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy (Illinois) by Keith Ackerman, Episcopal Bishop of Quincy, and in 2015, she was awarded the Library of Virginia's Literary Lifetime Achievement Award. Her original papers-to date are archived in Special Collections at the University of Virginia's Alderman Library.
Margaret Frazer Margaret Frazer, born Gail Lynn Brown (November 26, 1946 – February 4, 2013), was an American historical novelist, best known for more than twenty historical mystery novels and a variety of short stories. The pen name was originally shared by Frazer and Mary Monica Pulver Kuhfeld in their collaboration on "The Novice's Tale", the first of the "Sister Frevisse" books featuring the Benedictine nun Dame Frevisse. Their collaboration came to an end with "The Murderer's Tale", the sixth book in the series. Starting with the Edgar Award-nominated "The Prioress' Tale", the Margaret Frazer pen name was used exclusively by Gail Frazer. She also wrote the "Player Joliffe" mysteries, starring the medieval actor Joliffe.