Juliet Bredon

Born around 1881 and dying on December 12, 1937, she was also known as Juliet Lauru. She grew up in China in the late 19th century, studied with both English and Chinese tutors, and later wrote extensively about Chinese customs, rituals, and daily life.

Her family was closely tied to the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service: her father was Sir Robert Edward Bredon, and her uncle was Sir Robert Hart. That background helped shape the firsthand knowledge behind books such as Peking and The Moon Year, works that introduced many English-speaking readers to the city, festivals, and traditions of China.

She also wrote Sir Robert Hart: The Romance of a Great Career, drawing on her family connection to one of the best-known foreign officials in late Qing China. No suitable verified portrait image was found from the sources checked, so a profile image is not included here.