Barbara Rebell

Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947) remains an enduring figure in the annals of 20th-century literature. Born in Marylebone, London, she harked from an influential family, being the daughter of French barrister Louis Belloc and the sister of writer Hilaire Belloc. The English literary scene of the early 1900s, in which she was an astute participant, drew heavily from her intricate narratives and inci...