Ellen Argo is a pseudonym of Ellen Argo Johnson (1933-1983) was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, Her life was shaped by her father's military career, leading her family to travel extensively and live near the ocean. This early exposure fostered her lifelong passion for the sea. She attended Dumbarton College and later George Washington University, while working in various office roles, including as a director in a state legislative office. Argo married Mendal W. Johnson, sharing his love for sailing and the sea, and they eventually settled in Annapolis, Maryland. After her husband's death in 1976, Argo began publishing her work
AOS Other Nautical Fiction
Series: Cape Cod Trilogy
Jewel of the Seas : Julia is not preparef for the loss at sea of her first husband
The Crystal Star : After sailing with her husband Julia finds separation more difficult
The Yankee Girl : Sailing from China to Liverpool, Julia loses her husband to a sea disaster