author
Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen
1859–1927
A French-born writer who moved easily between fiction, biography, and journalism, bringing European courts and high society to life for English-speaking readers. Her books blend page-turning drama with a close interest in royalty, politics, and the people behind public history.
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Moonglade
by Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen
About the author
Born in Brittany in 1859, Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen became known as a novelist, nonfiction writer, and newspaper columnist. She wrote about European royalty and aristocratic life with an insider's eye, and she also published under names including La Marquise de Fontenoy.
Her work ranged from historical novels to books about famous royal figures, including The Martyrdom of an Empress, about Empress Elisabeth of Austria. She spent part of her life in the United States as well as Europe, and her journalism helped bring the personalities and scandals of international high society to a wide popular audience.
Today, she is remembered for writing that sits between history and storytelling: lively, informed, and drawn to the drama of courts, dynasties, and public reputation. For listeners who enjoy royal biography, period intrigue, and a strong narrative voice, her books offer a vivid window into the world she covered.