Ann Thwaite is a writer and occasional reviewer whose work primarily explores biography and children's literature. Her writing is characterized by a deep engagement with her subjects and a compelling narrative style that resonates with readers across age groups. She approaches her craft with a focus on meticulous research and skillful storytelling, offering readers captivating insights into the lives and narratives that have shaped history and culture. Her ability to delve into character psychology and her masterful use of language establish her as a significant literary voice.
The definitive and revealing life story of the author of The Secret Garden, Ann Thwaite creates a sympathetic but balanced and eye-opening biography of Frances Hodgson Burnett who enchanted numerous generations of children.
It was as a small girl in Lincolnshire that Emily Sellwood first saw the boy Alfred Tennyson. Nearly thirty years later, in the year he became Poet Laureate, they married. This biography discusses the poet's relationship with his wife.
The story of A.A. Milne and his writing for children.