Alexandra Ripley

About

American writer known for penning "Scarlett", the sequel to the classic Gone with the Wind. Her first historical novel "Charleston" was a bestseller.

Before Fame

She was educated at Ashley Hall in Charleston, South Carolina and at Vassar College.

Trivia

Although her novel "Scarlett" was commercially successful, it was derided by critics.

Family Life

She married three times. Her last marriage was to John Graham, a college professor.

Associated With

Hattie McDaniel acted in the film version of Gone with the Wind.