Grace Zaring Stone (1891–1991) was an American novelist and short-story writer whose active career spanned several decades of the twentieth century. Born in 1891, she developed a distinct narrative voice that allowed her to publish successfully under multiple names. In addition to publishing under her birth name, she also wrote under the pseudonym Ethel Vance, a pen name that she used to release some of her narrative works.
Throughout her career, Stone achieved significant recognition for her storytelling, particularly through the adaptation of her novels into major motion pictures. She is widely remembered for three specific novels that successfully transitioned from the page to the silver screen: The Bitter Tea of General Yen, Winter Meeting, and Escape. These cinematic adaptations brought her narratives to a broader audience and highlighted her ability to craft dramatic, engaging plots that resonated with mid-century film culture. She passed away in 1991, leaving behind a legacy tied closely to both American literature and classic Hollywood cinema.
