Elizabeth Taylor (novelist)

Elizabeth Taylor (1912-1975) was a popular English novelist and short story writer of the mid-20th century. She was born Elizabeth Coles in Reading, Berkshire. She was educated at the Abbey School, Reading, and worked as a private tutor and as a librarian. In 1936 she married John Taylor, a businessman. Her work is mainly concerned with "everyday" situations. Her best-known novels include:

• A Wreath of Roses (1949)
• The Sleeping Beauty
• The Wedding Group (1968)
• Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (1971)
• The Devastating Boys (1972)