L. T. Meade
L. T. Meade
1844-06-05 – 1914-10-26- Books
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Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith.
L. T. Meade was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), a prolific Irish writer. She has more than 300 books to her credit, including numerous mystery novels and stories. Her Sorceress of the Strand stories, co-written with her frequent collaborator Robert Eustace (the pen-name of Dr. Eustace Robert Barton, 1854-1943), feature a memorable female villain, Madame Sara. L. T. Meade was also the author of numerous children's books, including her well-known A World of Girls (1886), and was the editor of the popular girls' magazine Atalanta.
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L. T. Meade is widely recognized for her prolific output of over 300 books, particularly her mystery novels and stories. She is also known for her children's literature.
L. T. Meade was the pseudonym used by Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith. She also collaborated with Robert Eustace on several works.
New readers often begin with her 'Sorceress of the Strand' stories, which feature the memorable villain Madame Sara and showcase her mystery writing style.