Rita Mae Brown

Rita Mae Brown

About

Rita Mae Brown is a celebrated American author, born on November 28, 1944, best known for her groundbreaking work in LGBTQ+ literature. Her debut novel, "Rubyfruit Jungle" (1973), is a seminal coming-of-age story that broke barriers with its candid portrayal of lesbian identity, making her a pioneer in the genre. Brown's prolific career also spans mystery novels, poetry, and screenwriting. Known for her wit and incisive commentary, she is an advocate for social justice and animal rights. Brown holds multiple degrees and has received numerous awards for her contributions to literature and activism. She resides in Virginia.

Books (51)

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The Tell-tale Horse

"Sister" Jane #6

The Tell-tale Horse

Outfoxed

"Sister" Jane #1

Outfoxed

Hotspur

"Sister" Jane #2

Hotspur

The Hunt Ball

"Sister" Jane #4

The Hunt Ball

Claws for Alarm

Mrs. Murphy #30

Claws for Alarm

Cat's Eyewitness

Mrs. Murphy #13

Cat's Eyewitness

Sour Puss

Mrs. Murphy #14

Sour Puss

The Litter of the Law

Mrs. Murphy #22

The Litter of the Law

Thrill of the Hunt

"Sister" Jane #14

Thrill of the Hunt

Loose Lips

Runnymede #3

Loose Lips

3.82•Chick Lit

Lost & Hound

"Sister" Jane #15

Lost & Hound

Probable Claws

Mrs. Murphy #27

Probable Claws

Hiss and Tell

Mrs. Murphy #31

Hiss and Tell

Cat of the Century

Mrs. Murphy #18

Cat of the Century

A Hiss Before Dying

Mrs. Murphy #26

A Hiss Before Dying

Whisker of Evil

Mrs. Murphy #12

Whisker of Evil

Hounded to Death

"Sister" Jane #7

Hounded to Death

Homeward Hound

"Sister" Jane #11

Homeward Hound

Feline Fatale

Mrs. Murphy #32

Feline Fatale

Whiskers in the Dark

Mrs. Murphy #28

Whiskers in the Dark

3.83•Cozy Mystery

The Big Cat Nap

Mrs. Murphy #20

The Big Cat Nap

Bingo

Runnymede #2

Bingo

The Tail of the Tip-Off

Mrs. Murphy #11

The Tail of the Tip-Off

Rest in Pieces

Mrs. Murphy #2

Rest in Pieces

3.98•Cozy Mystery

The Purrfect Murder

Mrs. Murphy #16

The Purrfect Murder

Murder, She Meowed

Mrs. Murphy #5

Murder, She Meowed

Pay Dirt

Mrs. Murphy #4

Pay Dirt

Out of Hounds

"Sister" Jane #13

Out of Hounds

Sneaky Pie for President

Mrs. Murphy #21

Sneaky Pie for President

Sealed with a Hiss

Mrs Murphy #29

Sealed with a Hiss

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

"Sister" Jane #9

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Tall Tail

Mrs. Murphy #25

Tall Tail

3.93•Cozy Mystery

The Hounds and the Fury

"Sister" Jane #5

The Hounds and the Fury

Cakewalk

Runnymede #5

Cakewalk

3.44•Historical Fiction

Time Will Tell

Time Will Tell

Claws and Effect

Mrs. Murphy #9

Claws and Effect

Fox Tracks

"Sister" Jane #8

Fox Tracks

Nine Lives to Die

Mrs. Murphy #23

Nine Lives to Die

Crazy Like a Fox

"Sister" Jane #10

Crazy Like a Fox

Murder at Monticello

Mrs. Murphy #3

Murder at Monticello

Santa Clawed

Mrs. Murphy #17

Santa Clawed

Cat on the Scent

Mrs. Murphy #7

Cat on the Scent

Tail Gait

Mrs. Murphy #24

Tail Gait

Pawing Through the Past

Mrs. Murphy #8

Pawing Through the Past

Catch as Cat Can

Mrs. Murphy #10

Catch as Cat Can

Murder on the Prowl

Mrs. Murphy #6

Murder on the Prowl

Puss 'N Cahoots

Mrs. Murphy #15

Puss 'N Cahoots

Hiss of Death

Mrs. Murphy #19

Hiss of Death

Scarlet Fever

"Sister" Jane #12

Scarlet Fever

Fox and Furious

Fox and Furious

The Sand Castle

Runnymede #4

The Sand Castle