Virginia Coffman
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame 1990

Virginia (Edith) Coffman a.k.a. Kay Cameron, Victor Cross, Jeanne Duval, Virginia C. Du Vaul, Diana Saunders, and Ann(e) Stanfield (July 30, 1914-March 31, 2005)
A native of San Francisco, Coffman contributed movie reviews to the Oakland Tribune from 1933-40. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1938 and was a movie and television script writer for Columbia, RKO, and other Hollywood studios in her early writing career (1944-56). She had her first success with writing novels in 1959, when Crown Publishing decided to take a chance on Moura, and the novel was showcased by Library Journal. By the 1980s, Coffman was recognized as "the author largely responsible for setting off the Gothics craze of the 1960s, "earning her the reputation of "Queen of the Gothics."1
She quit her day job in Reno and became a full-time writer in 1965. While historical romance novels seldom find their way into the literary canon, Coffman, who was both prolific and dedicated, took her writing seriously. Her research for historical fiction was meticulous. She also drew upon personal experience as a world traveler when setting some of her novels in Hawaii, Paris, and other romantic locales. Several of her historical romances and gothic mystery novels were translated into other languages, and many have been published in large print and audio editions.
She was recognized by Who's Who of American Women and Who's Who in the West. She was a member of the Authors League of America and the Mystery Writers Guild of America. The Reno Gazette-Journal featured Virginia Coffman and her sister in a biographical story on April 4, 2002. In 2003, she donated a collection of her gothic mystery and historical romance novels to the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries. She died on March 31, 2005, in Reno.
1 Guiley, Rosemary. Love Lines, p. 204.
Bibliography for Virginia Coffman
Novels & Short Stories as Virginia Coffman:
The Affair at Alkali.
- New York: Arcadia House, 1960; 1962 =Nevada Gunslinger. [Available: Special Collections]
- British title: Nevada Gunslinger, Gresham, 1962 [Available: Special Collections]
The Alpine Coach.
- England: Ulverscroft, 1976, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Corgie, 1976, 1986.
- London: Souvenir Press, 1976, 1980.
- New York: Dell Books, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- Romance Book Club, 1980. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Todliche Erbschaft: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1977.
The Beach House: A Novel of Suspense and Romance.
- Bath: Chivers, 1970, 1984. Large Print edition
- Essex, Eng.: Piatkus, 1970, 1982.
- New York: New American Library, 1970.
The Beckoning (from Moura).
- New York: Ace Books, 1965, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- Sutton: Severn House, 1994.
- a double edition, with Moura. Pan Books, 2002 [in Special Collections]
- an audiocassette edition: England: Ulverscroft, 1997. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Spuk um Mitternacht: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1972, 1982.
Black Heather.
- New York: Lancer, 1966.
- New York: New American Library, 1976.
Call of the Flesh. New York: Lancer, 1968.
The Candidate's Wife.
- New York: Lancer, 1968, 1969.
- Thorndike, ME: Thorndike-Magna, 1992. Large Print edition
- Sutton: Severn House, 1990.
- Audiocassette edition: Hampton Falls, NH: Assembled Stories, 1990, 1998
- Audiocassette edition: Brentford, Middlesex: Assembled Stories, 1990.
Careen.
- Bath: Chivers, 1977, 1989. Large print edition.
- New York: Dell, 1977.
- Essex, Eng.: Piatkus, 1989.
- Philadelphia: G. K. Hall, 1991.
Castel Barra.
- New York: Warner Paperback, 1966, 1974. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Wolken uber Schloss Barra: Roman. Munich: Wilhelm Heyne, 1967, 1972, 1980. Translator: Peter Nischk. [in Special Collections]
Castle at Witches Coven.
- Bath: Chivers, 1966, 1990. Large print edition. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Piatkus, 1966, 1988.
- New York: Lancer Books, 1966, 1967, 1969. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1977.
- New York: Signet, 1977. [Available: Special Collections]
Chalet Diabolique. (Lucifer Cove Series #5)
- Bath: Chivers, 1971, 1990. Large print edition. (reprint: Chalet of the Devil) [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Piatkus, 1971, 1988. (reprint: Chalet of the Devil)
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books, 1971, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Lancer, 1971, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
The Chinese Door.
- London: Hale, 1967, 1971. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Lancer Books, 1967.
- New York: New American Library, 1966.
- New York: Signet, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
The Cliffs of Dread.
- New York: New American Library,1972. [Available: Special Collections]
- England: Ulverscroft, 1972, 1983. Large print edition. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Piatkus, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
Curse of the Island Pool.
- London: Piatkus, 1965, 1986.
- New York: Lancer, 1965. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1965, 1975.
- New York: Signet, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1980. Double gothic edition with The High Terrace
- French translation: Le Lac Maudit. Paris: Editions de Trevise, 1966 [in Special Collections]
- German translation: Erbschaft im Zwielicht: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1973.
Dangerous Loyalties.
- London: Severn House, 1993. [Available: Special Collections]
- Thorndike, ME: Thorndike Press, 1993. Large print edition. [Available: Special Collections]
- Long Preston: Magna Large Print Books, 1993, 1994. New ed.
The Dark Beyond Moura. New York: Ace, 1965, 1968. [Available: Special Collections]
Dark Desire.
- Bath: Chivers, 1990, 1991.
- London: Piatkus, 1990.
- New York: Warner [Popular Library], 1987. [Available: Special Collections]
The Dark Gondola.
- New York: Ace, 1968. 1969, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- Sutton, Surrey: Severn House, 1994, 1995.
- Audiocassette edition: Leicester, England: Ulverscroft, 1997. [Available: Special Collections]
The Dark Palazzo.
- Loughton, Essex, England: Judy Piatkus, 1973, 1980.
- New York: Arbor House, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Crest, 1973, 1974. [Available: Special Collections]
- Feltham: Hamlyn Paperbacks, 1973, 1980, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
- Dutch translation: Madonna Rachel. Den Haag: Omniboek, 1973.
- French translation: Le Drame du Palais Noir: Roman. Paris: Editions de Trevise, 1973, 1975 [in Special Collections]
Dark Winds.
- New York: Arbor House, 1985. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: PaperJacks, 1985, 1986. [Available: Special Collections]
- Long Preston: Magna, 1985, 1987.
- Thorndike, ME: Thorndike Press, 1985. Large print edition
The Demon Tower.
- New York: New American Library, 1966.
- New York: Signet: 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- England: Ulverscroft, 1966, 1988. Large print edition. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Piatkus, 1986.
- German translation: Der Turm der Damonen: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1989.
The Devil Beyond Moura. New York: Ace, 1966.
The Devil Vicar.
- New York: Ace Books, 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Der Vikar des Bosen: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1976. Translator: Leni Sobez.
The Devil's Mistress.
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books, 1970, 1977.
- London: Piatkus, 1987.
- New York: Lancer, 1970. (Lucifer Cove series, #1)
- Audiocassette edition: Victoria Park, W.A.: Association for the Blind of W. A., 1989.
The Devil's Virgin. (Lucifer Cove series #3)
- Bath: Chivers, 1971, 1989. Large print edition.
- London: Piatkus, 1971, 1987.
- Los Angeles: Lancer, 1971.
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books, 1971, 1978.
Dinah Faire: A Novel.
- Boston, MA: G. K. Hall, 1979, 1980. Large print edition
- London: Souvenir, 1979, 1982.
- New York: Arbor House, 1979. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett Crest, 1979, 1980.
Dynasty of Desire. New York: Kensington, 1983.
Dynasty of Dreams. (original title The Lombard Cavalcade)
- Kensington, 1982, 1984. (hardcover title: The Lombard Cavalcade) [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Zebra Books, 1982, 1984. [Available: Special Collections]
Emerald Flame.
- Bath: Paragon, 1998. Large print edition
- New York: Severn, 1996. (Jewel series #1) [Available: Special Collections]
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1996, 1997. Large print edition
- an audiocassette edition: Long Preston: Magna Story Sound, 1996. [Available: Special Collections]
Enemy of Love.
- New York: Dell, 1976, 1977.
- London: Piatkus, 1989.
- Long Preston, Eng.: Magna Print, 1989, 1991. Large print edition
- German translation: Die Hochzeit mit dem Feind: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1978.
The Evil at Queen's Priory.
- Bath: Chivers, 1973, 1981. Large print edition. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Lancer, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1973.
- Loughton, Essex: Judy Piatkus, 1973, 1980.
A Fear for Love. [n.p.]: Magna, 1993.
A Fear of Heights.
- New York: Lancer, 1973. [Later title: Legacy of Fear]
- London: Piatkus, 1991.
- Long Preston: Magna Print, 1973, 1993. Large print edition
A Few Fiends to Tea.
- New York: Belmont, 1967. [Available: Special Collections]
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books, 1980. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Severn House, 1990. [Available: Special Collections]
Fire Dawn: A Novel.
- Loughton, Essex: Judy Piatkus, 1977, 1979.
- New York: Arbor House, 1977, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett/Crest, 1977, 1978.
- South Yarmouth, MA: J. Curley, 1977, 1980.
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1977, 2001. Large print edition
- an audiocassette edition: Oxford: Isis, 1998 [in Special Collections]
- Italian translation: Alba di fuoco. Milan: Fabbri Editori, 1980 [in Special Collections]
From Satan, with Love. (Lucifer Cove series #6)
- New York: Lancer, 1971, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books, 1971, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- Loughton, Essex: Piatkus, 1971, 1983.
Garden of Shadows. New York: Lancer, 1973.
The Gaynor Women.
- London: Corgi, 1978, 1985.
- London: Souvenir Press, 1978, 1981.
- Long Preston: Magna Print, 1978, 1988.
- New York: Arbor House, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett Crest, 1978.
Golden Gate People. Sutton: Severn House, 2000, 2001. Large print edition.
A Haunted Place.
- Aylesbury, Eng.: Milton House Books, 1968, 1975.
- New York: Lancer, 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1968.
- New York: Signet, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Das Dorf der Verfluchten: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1970.
- German translation: Die Stadt der Toten: Roman. Rastatt: Pabel, 1979.
Heir to a Throne.
- New York: Severn House, 1995.
- Sutton: Severn House, 1995.
The High Terrace.
- New York: Lancer, 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
- British title: To See A Dark Stranger, 1969
The Hounds of Hell.
- New York: Belmont Books, 1967.
- New York: Ace Books, 1975.
The House at Sandalwood.
- Aylesbury, Eng.: Milton House Books, 1974, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Crest, 1974, 1975.
- New York: Arbor House, 1974. [Available: Special Collections]
- Waterville, ME: G. K. Hall, 2001. Large print edition
- German translation: Vergil, wenn du es nocht kannst: Roman. Munich: W. Heyne, 1975. Translator: Edgar Muller-Frantz. [in Special Collections]
The House on the Moat.
- England: Chivers, 1972, 1992.
- London: Piatkus, 1990.
- New Portway, 1990, 1992. Large print edition
- New York: Lancer, 1972.
- New York: New American Library, 1972, 1977.
- German translation: Die Tote auf der Treppe: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1973. Translator: Gabriele Franz.
Hyde Place.
- Boston, MA: G. K. Hall, 1974, 1981. Large print edition
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett, 1974. [Available: Getchell Library, Special Collections]
- London: Prior, 1974, 1981.
- London: Severn House, 1974, 1989.
- New York: Arbor House, 1974, 1975.
- German translation: Grauen ohne Ende: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1984.
- Italian translation: Come potevo crederti. Fabbri Editori, 1978 [Available: Special Collections]
The Ice Forest. New York: Dell, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
Isle of the Undead.
- New York: Lancer, 1969.
- New York: Signet, 1969, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- British edition: Voodoo Widow. London: Hale, 1969, 1970 [Available: Special Collections]
The Jewelled Darkness. New York: Severn, 1989.
"Judas Kiss." The Saint Magazine. (Dec. 1966), pp. 27-39.
Legacy of Fear. (Original title: A Fear of Heights)
- New York: New American, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1979. [Available: Special Collections]
- Leicester: Ulverscroft, 1985, 1986. Large print edition
- London: Piatkus, 1985.
The Lombard Cavalcade: A Novel.
- London: Severn House, 1982, 1986.
- New York: Arbor, 1982.
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1982, 2001. Large print edition
The Lombard Heiress.
- New York: Arbor, 1983.
- London: Severn House, 1983, 1986.
- Bath: Chivers, 1983, 1989. Large print edition
- German translation: Das unheilvolle Erbe: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1986. Translator: Angela Meermann.
The Looking-Glass.
- New York: Dell, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
- Bath: Chivers, 1986. [Available: Special Collections]
- Leicester: Ulverscroft, 1984, 1985. Large print edition
- Loughton: Piatkus, 1984.
- Audiocassette edition: Boston: GK Hall Audio Books, 1986.
- Audiocassette edition: Bath: Chivers Audio Books, 1986.
Lucifer's Cove. New York: Pinnacle, 1979.
Marsanne: a Novel. (Lucifer Cove Series)
- Boston, MA: G. K. Hall, 1976, 1980. Large print edition
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Crest Books, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- Leicester: Ulverscroft, 1980. Large print edition
- London: Corgi, 1976, 1985.
- London: Souvenir Press, 1976, 1979.
- New York: Arbor House, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Lancer Books, 1971. [Available: Special Collections]
Masque of Satan. (Lucifer Cove series)
- Los Angeles: Pinnacle, 1971, 1978.
- New York: Lancer, 1971. [Available: Special Collections]
The Master of Blue Mire.
- Aylesbury: Milton House Books, 1971, 1975.
- New York: Dell, 1971.
- German translation: Die Todesdiamanten: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1972. Translator: Dietlind Bindheim.
- Russian translation: Taina golubykh bolot. (Chernaia bashiia series.) Nizhnii Novgorod: Dekom, 1994. (3-novel edition, including Russian translations of Reception at High Tower by Dewey Ward and Shuttered Room by Julia Withers) [Available: Special Collections]
The Mist at Darkness.
- New York: New American Library, 1968. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1968. [Available: Special Collections]
Mistress Devon: a Novel.
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett, 1973.
- Leicester, Eng.: Ulverscroft, 1972, 1984. Large print edition
- London: Souvenir, 1972, 1983.
- New York: Arbor, 1972. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett Crest, 1973. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Gefahrliches Doppelspiel: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1974.
Moura.
- New York: Ace, 1959. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Crown, 1959. [Available: Getchell Library: PS 3553 .O415 M68 1959 and in Special Collections]
- Sutton: Severn House, 1993.
- a double edition, with The Beckoning. Pan Books, 2002 [in Special Collections]
- French translation: Moura. Plon, 1959 [in Special Collections]
- German translation: Schloss Moura: Roman. Wurzburg, Wien: Verlag Andreas Zettner, 1959, 1962, 1964,1982. Translator: Maria von Schweinitz. [in Special Collections]
- Audiocassette edition: Anstey, Leicester: Ulverscroft Audio, 1997.
Night at Sea Abbey.
- New York: Lancer, 1972. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1972, 1978.
- Bath: Chivers Press, 1972, 1981, 1983. Large print edition
- Feltham: Hamlyn Paperbacks, 1972, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
- Loughton, Essex: Piatkus, 1972, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
Of Love and Intrigue.
- New York: Signet, 1969. [Available: Special Collections]
- a double edition, with The Chinese Door. Signet, 1980 [in Special Collections]
One Man Too Many.
- Long Preston, Eng.: Magna Print, 1968, 1989. Large print edition.
- New York: Lancer, 1968.
- Sutton: Severn House, 1968, 1988.
The Orchid Tree.
- London: Severn House, 1984, 1985.
- New York: Arbor House, 1984.
- New York: Kensington Pub., 1984, 1986.
- Thorndike, ME: Thorndike Press, 1984, 1987. Large print edition
- Audiocassette edition: Bath: Chivers Audio Books, 1984.
- Audiocassette edition: Boston: GK Hall Audio Publishers, 1987.
- German translation: Der Orchideenbaum: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1985.
Pacific Cavalcade.
- New York: Arbor House, 1980, 1981. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett Crest, 1981, 1982.
- London: Severn House, 1981, 1986, 1995. [Available: Special Collections]
- Bath: Windsor, 2001. Large print edition
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1981, 2001. Large print edition
Priestess of the Damned.
- New York: Lancer, 1970, 1973. (Lucifer Cove series #2) [Available: Special Collections]
- Bath: Chivers, 1982, 1987. Large print edition
- Loughton: Piatkus, 1982.
The Princess Royal.
- New York: Severn House, 1994.
The Rest is Silence.
- Leicester: Ulverscroft, 1967, 1988. Large print edition
- New York: Lancer, 1967. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1976
Return to Moura.
- ME: G. K. Hall, 1966.
- Bath: Windsor, 2000. Large print edition
- Sutton: Severn House, 1999.
- a double edition with The Vampyre of Moura. Pan Books, 2002 [in Special Collections]
The Richest Girl in the World.
- New York: Lancer, 1967, 1968. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Severn House, 1988. [Available: Special Collections]
- Long Preston: Magna Print, 1985, 1989. Large print edition
The Royles.
- New York: Severn House, 1992.
- Long Preston: Magna Print, 1993. Large print edition
- Thorndike, ME: Thorndike Press, 1992. Large print edition
The Royles II. New York: Severn House, 1993.
The Royles IV. Heir To a Throne. New York: Severn House, 1995.
The Secret of Shower Tree.
- New York: Lancer, 1966. [Available: Special Collections]
- German edition: Blumen der Angst: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1967, 1980. Hannelore Tolle, translator. [available: Washoe Co. Public Library, Downtown Reno Branch]
- German edition: Blumen der Angst: Roman. Munchen: Pavillon-Veri, 1999.
The Shadow Box.
- New York: Lancer, 1967. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1966.
- New York: Signet, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- Dutch translation: De schaduwen van Varennes. Utrecht: ECI, 1977.
- German translation: Der falsche Herzog: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1978, 1985.
The Small Tawny Cat.
- New York: Lancer, 1967, 1968. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: New American Library, 1973. new title: The Stalking Terror.
- British title: The Stalking Terror. Bath: Chivers, 1968, 1984. Large print edition
- British title: The Stalking Terror. Loughton: Piatkus, 1968, 1983.
- German translation: Die unheimliche Katze: Roman. Munchen: Heyne, 1984. Translator: Maren Diestel.
A Splash of Rubies.
- New York: Severn, 1998.
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1998, 1999. Large print edition
Strange Secrets.
- New York: New Amer. Library, 1966, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- Bath: Chivers, 1984, 1984, 1994. Large print edition
- London: Piatkus, 1984. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1976. [Available: Special Collections]
- Audiocassette edition: Brisbane: Queensland Tape Service for the Handicapped, 1989.
Tiger's Eye.
- Bath: Windsor, 1998.
- Bath: Paragon, 1999. Large print edition
- New York: Severn House, 1998. (Jewel series #3)
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1998. Large print edition
To Love a Dark Stranger. London: Hale, 1969. [Available: Special Collections]
The Vampyre of Moura.
- New York: Ace, 1970. [Available: Special Collections]
- Sutton: Severn House, 1997.
- A double edition with Return to Moura. Pan Books, 2002 [in Special Collections]
The Venetian Masque. New York: Severn, 1991.
Veronique: a Novel.
- Boston: G. K. Hall, 1975, 1980. Large print edition
- Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Crest, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
- London: Corgi, 1975, 1979.
- London: Souvenir Press, 1975, 1978, 1985. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Arbor House, 1975. [Available: Special Collections]
- German translation: Veronique: Roman. Reinbek bei Hamburg: Rowohlt, 1981.
The Vicar of Moura. New York: Ace Books, 1966, 1971. [Available: Special Collections]
The Villa Fountains.
- New York: Belmont Books, 1967.
- double edition, with Miriam Lynch's The Deadly Rose. Belmont Books, 1968 [in Special Collections]
The Wine-Dark Opal.
- Bath: Chivers, 1997. (Jewel series #2)
- Bath: Paragon, 1998. Large print edition
- Surrey, GB: Severn House, 1996.
- Thorndike, ME: G. K. Hall, 1997. Large print edition
Novels as Kay Cameron, pseud:
Passion's Rebel.
- New York: New American Library, 1983. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1983. [Available: Special Collections]
Novel as Victor Cross, pseud:
Blood Sport. New York: Award Books, 1966. [Available: Washoe
Co. Public Library, Downtown Reno Branch, Special Collections]
Novels as Jeanne Duval, pseud:
The Lady Serena. New York: Signet, 1978. [Available: Special Collections]
The Ravishers.
- New York: New American Library, 1980. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Signet, 1980. [Available: Special Collections]
Novel as Virginia C. Du Vaul, pseud:
Masque by Gaslight. New York: Ace Books, 1970. [Available: Special
Collections]
Novels as Diana Saunders, pseud:
The Passion of Letty Fox: A Novel. New York: Donald Fine, 1986 [Available: Getchell Library, Special Collections and the Washoe Co. Public Library, Downtown Reno Branch]
Tana Maguire.
- London: Severn House, 1985, 1987. [Available: Getchell Library, Special Collections]
- Long Preston: Magna Print, 1985, 1989. Large print edition
- Critic's Choice, 1987. [Available: Special Collections]
Novels as Ann(e) Stanfield, pseud:
The Doxy Masque. New York: Ballantine, 1986
- Italian edition: 1991
The Golden Marguerite. New York: Fawcett, 1981.
Royal Summer.
- New York: Ballantine, 1986. [Available: Special Collections]
- New York: Fawcett Crest, 1986. [Available: Special Collections]
Nonfiction:
"How to Write Today's Gothic," in Falk, Kathryn, ed. How to Write a Romance and Get It Published: Intimate Advice from the World's Top Romance Writers. New York: New American Library, 1984, pp. 297-301. [Available: Getchell Library: PN 2277.5 .L68 H69 1983 and in Special Collections]
Biographical Sources & Critical Response:
Atkinson, Frank. Dictionary of Literary PseudoNew Yorkms. 4th ed. Chicago: ALA, 1987; p. 25. [Available: Getchell Library: REF Z 1041 A84 1987]
The Alpine Coach (review):
- Publishers Weekly (Feb. 23, 1976) Vol. 209, p. 122. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1976]
- TLS (Times Literary Supplement) (May 16, 1980), p. 558. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microforms: Microfilm S29 1980]
Axel-Lute, Melanie. "Marsanne (review)." Library Journal (11/15/76), Vol. 101, no. 20, p. 2393. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1976]
Biederman, Jerry and Tom Silberkleit. "Yankee Duchess," in Your First Romance. New York: St. Martins, 1984; pp. 91-96.
"Books Published Today," New York Times (10/28/1959), p. 33. (Announcing the publication of Moura). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1959; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Books Today," New York Times (9/18/1963), p. 36. (Announcing the reprint of Moura by Ace). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1963; & online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Books Today," New York Times (1/4/1966), p. 25. (Announcing the publication of Castle Barra). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1966; & online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Books Today," New York Times (5/17/1966), p. 44. (Announcing the publication of Devil Vicar). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1966; & online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Books Today," New York Times (6/16/1966), p. 44. (Announcing the publication of The High Terrace). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1966; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
Boucher, AnthoNew York. "Criminals at Large and Their Detection." New York Times (11/29/1959), p. BR64. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1959; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
Cargill, Jennifer. "Pacific Cavalcade (review)." Library Journal (7/1/81), Vol. 106, no. 13, p. 1441. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1981]
Carty, T. J. A Dictionary of Literary PseudoNew Yorkms in the English Language. 2nd ed. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2000; p. 359. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference: REF Z 1041 .C37 2000]
Casper, Dorothy Ann. "The Gaynor Women (review)." Library Journal (9/1/78), Vol. 103, no. 15, p. 1660. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1978]
Contemporary Authors. Gale, 1975. Vols. 49-52. [Available: Getchell Library: REF Z 1224 .C6 & online via the Library web site's Gale Literature Resource Center database]
Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. GaleResearch, 1981. Vol. 2. [Available: Getchell Library: REF Z 1224 .C62 & online via the Library web site's Gale Literature Resource Center database]
Cunning, Tonia. "a Talk with Tonia." Nevada State Journal (Sept. 10, 1972), p. 46. [Available online via Newspaper Archive for University of Nevada affiliates, only]
The Dark Palazzo (reviews):
- Kirkus Reviews (Feb. 15, 1973), p. 205.
- Library Journal (Mar. 1, 1973), p. 770. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1973]
- Publishers Weekly (Feb. 26, 1973), p. 123. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1973]
Dark Winds (reviews):
- Booklist (April 15, 1985) Vol. 81, p. 1159.
- Kirkus Reviews (Feb. 1, 1985) Vol. 53, p. 96.
- Publishers Weekly (Feb. 8, 1985) Vol. 227, p. 70. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1985]
Dinah Faire (review):
- Publishers Weekly (June 4, 1979) Vol. 215, p. 49. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1979]
Falk, Kathryn. Love's Leading Ladies. New York: Pinnacle Books, 1982; pp. 67-71, 344-345.
Fire Dawn (reviews):
- Best Sellers (Oct. 1977), p. 195.
- Kirkus Reviews (June 15, 1977), p. 636.
- Publishers Weekly (June 27, 1977), p. 96. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1977]
- Publishers Weekly (July 3, 1978) Vol. 214, p. 64. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1978]
The Gaynor Women (reviews):
- Kirkus Reviews (July 1, 1978), p. 704.
- Publishers Weekly (June 26, 1978) Vol. 213, p. 100. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1978]
Guiley, Rosemary. Love Lines: The Romance Reader's Guide to Printed Pleasures. New York: Facts on File, 1983. [Available: Getchell Library: PS 374 .L6 L68 1983]
Hausmann, Albert. "Veronique (review)." Library Journal (12/1/75), Vol. 100, no. 21, p. 2263. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1975]
Herald, Diana T. Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction. 4th ed. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1995. [Available: Getchell Library: PS 374 .P63 R67 1995]
The House at Sandalwood (reviews):
- Best Sellers (Mar. 15, 1974), p. 553.
- Kirkus Reviews (Jan. 15, 1974), p. 69.
- Library Journal (2/1/74), p. 386. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1974]
- Publishers Weekly (Jan. 14, 1974), p. 89. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1974]
Hyde Place (reviews):
- Best Sellers (Oct. 15, 1974), p. 320.
- "Gothic Tale Scores." Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, Neb.), (Oct. 13, 1974), p. F13. [Available online via Newspaper Archive for University of Nevada affiliates, only]
- Kirkus Reviews (Aug. 1, 1974), p. 821.
- Library Journal (11/1/74), p. 2870. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1974]
- Publishers Weekly (Aug. 12, 1974), p. 52. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1974]
- Publishers Weekly (July 7, 1975), p. 88. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1975]
International Authors and Writers Who's Who. 12th & 13th eds. Cambridge: International Biographical Centre, 1991 and 1993-94.
Kemp, Barbara. "Dark Winds (review)." Library Journal (4/1/85), Vol. 110, no. 6, p. 156. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1985]
Lewis, Steve. "Gothic Romantic Suspense Paperbacks."
"A List of New Books," New York Times (1/4/1968), p. 35. (Announcing the publication of One Man Too MaNew York). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1968; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"A List of New Books," New York Times (1/6/1968), p. 35. (Announcing the reprint of Curse of the Island Pool). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1968; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"A List of New Books," New York Times (2/3/1968), p. 27. (Announcing the publication of A Haunted Place and the reprint of Black Heather and The High Terrace) [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1968; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Listing of New Books," New York Times (12/17/1966), p. 35. (Announcing the publication of The Shadow Box). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1966; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Listing of New Books," New York Times (4/18/1967), p. 38. (Announcing the publication of The Rest Is Silence). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1967; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"A Listing of Recently Published Books," New York Times (7/2/1968), p. 38. (Announcing the publication of The Richest Girl in the World). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1968; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
The Lombard Cavalcade (review):
- Publishers Weekly (May 21, 1982) Vol. 221, p. 65. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1982]
Marsanne (reviews):
- Kirkus Reviews (Sep. 15, 1976), p. 1051.
- Publishers Weekly (Sep. 27, 1976) Vol. 210, p. 74. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1976]
McDonnell, Pat. "Author Donates Books to Library." NevadaNews (Nov. 20, 2003) Vol. XII, no. 4, p. 2. (Reno: University of Nevada, Office of University Relations)
"Mistress Devon (advertisement)," New York Times (10/1/72); p. BR30. [Available: Getchell Library Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1972 and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001)]
Mistress Devon (reviews):
- Best Sellers (Aug. 15, 1972), p. 237.
- Library Journal (July 1972), p. 2429. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1972]
- Library Journal (11/15/72), p. 3819. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1972]
- Publishers Weekly (July 3, 1972), p. 35. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1972]
Mossman, Jennifer, ed. PseudoNew Yorkms and Nicknames Dictionary. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale Research, 1982. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference: REF CT 120 .P8 1982]
"New Books," New York Times (8/26/67); p. 25. (Announcing the publication of The Chinese Door) [Available: Getchell Library Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1967 and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001)]
"New Books," New York Times (3/7/70); p. 27. (Announcing the publication of The Vampyre of Moura) [Available: Getchell Library Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1970 and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001)]
"New Books," New York Times (8/29/72); p. 31. (Announcing the publication of Mistress Devon) [Available: Getchell Library Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1972 & online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001)]
"Noted Reno Authoress Century Club Speaker." Nevada State Journal (Dec. 29, 1963), p. 22. [Available online via Newspaper Archive for University of Nevada affiliates, only]
O'Malley, Jaclyn. "Coffman Fans get Pick of the Litter at Garage Sale." Reno Gazette-Journal (June 2, 2005), p. A2. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N9]
O'Malley, Jaclyn. "Memories survive generations." Reno Gazette-Journal (April 18, 2006), p. A1, 6. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N9]
O'Malley, Jaclyn. "Pen pals discover a link in their past." Reno Gazette-Journal (July 7, 2007), p. B1, 4. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N9]
O'Malley, Jaclyn. "Reno Woman Recalls Her Sister's Rich Life." Reno Gazette-Journal (April 2, 2005), p. A2. [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm N9]
The Orchid Tree (reviews):
- Kirkus Reviews (Mar. 15, 1984) Vol. 54, p. 262.
- Publishers Weekly (Mar. 30, 1984) Vol. 225, p. 43. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1984]
Pacific Cavalcade (review):
- Publishers Weekly (May 15, 1981) Vol. 225, p. 43. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1981]
The Passion of Letty Fox (reviews):
- Kirkus Reviews (Nov. 15, 1986) Vol. 54, p. 1683.
- Gifford, Judith A. Library Journal (Feb. 1, 1987) Vol. 112, p. 94. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1987]
- Steinberg, Sybil. Publishers Weekly (Dec. 12, 1986) Vol. 230, p. 41. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1986]
Pen Names of Women Writers, from 1600 to the Present. Camp Hill, PA: A. K. Marshall, 1985.
Radcliffe, Elsa J. Gothic Novels of the Twentieth Century: An Annotated Bibliography. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1979. [Available: Getchell Library, Z 1231 .F4 R32]
"Recently Published Books," New York Times (11/19/1969), p. 52. (Announcing the publication of Isle of the Undead). [Available: Getchell Library, Main Reference Microfilm: N5 1969; and online in ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851-2001).
"Reno's Virginia Coffman Author of Novel 'Moura.'" Nevada State Journal (Oct. 25, 1959), p. 12. [Available online via Newspaper Archive for University of Nevada affiliates, only]
Rogers, Michael. "The Royles (review)." Library Journal (8/1/92), Vol. 117, no. 13, p. 146. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1992]
"Romantik Thriller" bibliography of German language novels.
Rosenberg, Betty. Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction. 1st & 2nd eds. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1982, 1986. [Available: Getchell Library: PS 374 .P63 R67]
Rosenberg, Betty and Diane T. Herald. Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction. 3rd ed. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1991. [Available: Getchell Library: PS 374 .P63 R67 1991]
Ross, Jean Lambert. "Fire Dawn (review)." Library Journal (9/1/77), Vol. 102, no. 15, p. 1780. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1977]
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature: A Checklist, 1700-1974. GaleResearch, 1979. Vols. 1-2. [Available: Getchell Library: REF PN 3448 S45 R43 1979]
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, 1975-1991. Detroit: GaleResearch, 1992. [Available: Getchell Library: REF PN 3448 .S45 R43 1992]
Serebnick, Judith. "New Creative Writers: 28 Novelists Whose First Work Appears This Season." Library Journal (10/1/59), Vol. 84, no. 17; pp. 3015, 3019. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 671 .L7 1959]
"Serena (review)." Publishers Weekly (May 8, 1978) Vol. 213, p. 72. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1978]
Tana Maguire (review):
- Publishers Weekly (June 7, 1985) Vol. 227, p. 73. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1985]
Twentieth-Century Romance and Historical Writers. 2nd ed. [Available: Washoe Co. Public Library, Downtown Reno and Sierra View branches: REF 809 T918 1990]
Veronique (reviews):
- Best Sellers (Jan. 1976), p. 307.
- Kirkus Reviews (Sep. 1, 1975), p. 1012.
- Publishers Weekly (Sep. 8, 1975), p. 52. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1975]
- Publishers Weekly (Aug. 2, 1976) Vol. 210, p. 113. [Available: Getchell Library: Z 1219 .P98 1976]
"Virginia Coffman" Fantastic Fiction (bibliography). UK: Fantastic Literature, Ltd.
Webb, Nancy & Jean Francis Webb. Plots & Pans: Recipes and Antidotes from The Mystery Writers of America. New York: WYNWOOD Press, 1989; pp. 18-19, 267.
"Will Speak About Books and Writing." Reno Evening Gazette (Dec. 1, 1965), p. 10. [Available online via Newspaper Archive for University of Nevada affiliates, only]
The Writers Directory. 4th-13th eds. Chicago: St. James Press, 1979-2000. [Available: Getchell Library: PN 451 W7]
Who's Who in the West, 2000-2001. 27th ed. [Available: Getchell Library: E 176 W646 2000-01]
Who's Who of American Women, 1977-78. 10th ed. [Available:
Getchell Library: E 176 W647 1977-78]
Please direct questions about this bibliography to Betty Glass.
