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Phyllis Gordon Demarest (March 31, 1908-December 12, 1969) was an American author of short stories and novels.

Family
Demarest was the daughter of British novelist Samuel Gordon and stepdaughter of actor William Demarest.

Writing
Her first full major novel was The Naked Risk based on the true story of Abbie Sage's troubled marriage to Daniel McFarland, her love for United States Civil War news correspondent Albert D. Richardson that resulted in his death, and the trial and acquittal of McFarland for the murder. Other books include,

Works
Demarest, Phyllis Gordon. 1954. The Naked Risk. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday.