Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, known in the literary world as L. T. Meade (1854–1914), was a prolific Irish writer, particularly famous during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She authored more than 300 books covering various genres, including literature for girls, mysteries, romances, and even early science fiction. Born in Bandon, County Cork, Meade was an influential figure whose work ...