The Camomile Lawn

The life of Mary Wesley, born in 1912, is marked by diverse experiences, including her education at the London School of Economics and her work during the War. She ventured into the antiques trade and lived in various countries, drawing from her rich life for her writing. Notably, she achieved literary success later in life, publishing her first novel at seventy, followed by nine bestsellers. Her contributions to literature earned her a CBE in 1995, and she left a lasting legacy upon her death in 2002.