Several of his novels, including The Phantom Filly, inspired films such as Home in Indiana and April Love.

[4] After graduating from Princeton University, he entered the diplomatic service where he spent sixteen years stationed in Europe, Africa and South America.

[5] After his service years,[2] Chamberlain moved to a farm near Quinton Township in Salem County, New Jersey at Lloyd's Landing.

He stated that he typically spent about seven weeks of steady writing to complete a novel, followed by a four-month break.

[6] Chamberlain enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including golf, bridge, dancing, hunting and driving a small roadster with his Belgian police dogs.

His connection to Southern Jersey came from his love for the area, where he ran a productive farm, growing tomatoes, oats, and corn.

[7] He died in March 1966, aged 86 at Salem County Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health.