In an age where hyperbole seems to be the rule, Elisabeth Roberts Craft’s life’s story was one of many accomplishments combined with an unrivaled passion for learning. Craft began as a court reporter and was known for her unmatched speed and accuracy, affording her a chance to travel extensively. After retiring in 1982, Craft continued to travel, seek volunteer opportunities and be an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She closely watched archaeological developments around the world and regularly joined site excavations.
Elisabeth Roberts Craft
She began writing about the ancient worlds she explored. Her first novel, A Spy for Hannibal, is set in the beginning of the second Punic War and the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal and his army. In the Court of the Queen, takes place at the time of Hammurabi, the famous law-giver, illuminates lessons about the politics of survival, the power of the gods, and the importance of friendship. The Ambassador’s Daughter, is a novel of Ancient Mesopotamia centered on the perils of a rising princess. In her final novel, I Hope I Haunt You Eternally, she delivers a story closer to her heart and nearer to our own time and . It is a most unusual tale, depicting the stunning tenacity of a deep and true love, even against the bleakest odds.
ElisabethRobertsCraft.com, showcases the published works of this extraordinary women. Although she is no longer with us, her books encapsulate her passion and gifts as a storyteller, rekindling her legacy for new generations of readers.