The twelfth in the âPatty Fairfieldâ series of childrenâs books by author Carolyn Wells, in âPattyâs Suitorsâ Patty finds herself thrown together with lots of young men who have become captivated by her. Cheerful and flirtatious, Patty always finds herself at the centre of attention. There are plenty of parties to attend, and lots of fun to be had in this enjoyable next step in Pattyâs life.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her childrenâs literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book âAt the Sign of the Sphinxâ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the âPatty Fairfieldâ and âMarjorie Maynardâ series for girls, as well as the âFleming Stoneâ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography âThe Rest of my Lifeâ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.