Mrs. Molesworth, born Mary Louisa Molesworth (29 May 1839 – 20 January 1921), was a prolific English writer of children's literature. She penned her works primarily under the name of Mrs. Molesworth after marrying Major R. Molesworth in 1861. Her literary career began with the publication of her first novel, 'Lover and Husband,' in 1869. Yet, it was her subsequent focus on children's books that ga...