Loretta Ellsworth author biography, plus links to books by Loretta Ellsworth.

Loretta Ellsworth

Loretta Ellsworth is the author of the historical novels The French Winemaker's Daughter and Stars Over Clear Lake, and five novels for younger readers—Shrouding Woman, In Search of Mockingbird, In a Heartbeat, Unforgettable, and Tangle-Knot. Her books have received many accolades, including Teen's Top Ten, the Midwest Bookseller's Choice Award, Kirkus Critic's Pick, IRA Notable, BBCB Choice, the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award, and the Charlotte Award.

This biography was last updated on 01/13/2026.

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