author
Maggie Browne
1864–1937
A lively English writer of children's books, she published both stories and factual works and is best remembered for the whimsical fantasy Wanted, a King. Writing as Maggie Browne, Margaret Andrewes brought a playful Victorian imagination to young readers.
1 Audiobook
A Big Temptation
by L. T. Meade, Maggie Browne, M. B. Manwell
About the author
Maggie Browne was the pen name of Margaret Andrewes, née Hamer (1864–1937), an English author who wrote for children. She produced both fiction and non-fiction, building a body of work that fit comfortably into the rich world of late Victorian and early 20th-century children's publishing.
She is best known today for Wanted, a King, a fantasy often compared to the dreamlike tradition of Alice in Wonderland. Her work suggests a writer who could move between entertainment and instruction, giving young readers stories to enjoy as well as books meant to inform.
Although she is not as widely known now as some of her contemporaries, her books remain of interest to readers exploring classic children's literature and the many women who helped shape it.