Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, widely recognized under the pen name L. T. Meade, was a prolific Irish writer, particularly famous for her books aimed at young girls. Born on November 1, 1844, in Bandon, County Cork, she moved to London in her early twenties, where she would become one of the most successful and productive writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Meade authored over 300...