F. W. Kenyon (1912–1989)

F.W. (Frank Wilson) Kenyon grew up in Lancashire, England, until his family emigrated to New Zealand when he was about 12 years old. After leaving school, he worked in a department store before moving to London in his early twenties to develop a writing career. He wrote many historical novels, beginning with The Emperor's Lady, published in 1952. Many of his books featured famous women in history.