Countess of Frances Evelyn Maynard Greville Warwick

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Countess of Frances Evelyn Maynard Greville Warwick

1861–1938

Remembered as the celebrated "Daisy" of society life, she moved from the glitter of Victorian aristocracy into outspoken work for social reform and left behind a memoir of a world in transition. Her life touched politics, scandal, philanthropy, and the changing role of women in public life.

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A Woman and the War

by Countess of Frances Evelyn Maynard Greville Warwick

About the author

Born Frances Evelyn Maynard on 10 December 1861, she became Countess of Warwick through her marriage to Francis Greville, later the 5th Earl of Warwick. Often known as Daisy Greville, she was one of the best-known society figures of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain and was closely associated with the court of the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII.

Her public image was glamorous, but her interests reached beyond high society. Over time she became involved in social and political causes, including support for education and reform, and she was linked with the socialist movement. That mix of aristocratic fame and political engagement makes her a striking figure in British cultural history.

She died on 26 July 1938. Today she is remembered not only for her place in fashionable society, but also for the unusual path she took from country-house celebrity to outspoken public campaigner and memoirist.