Lanoe Falconer Biography

Mary Elizabeth Hawker, writing under the pseudonym Lanoe Falconer, was an author whose early writings appeared in magazines and newspapers. Her literary debut arrived in 1890 with a novel that had been previously rejected by many publishers. This mystery story, set in an English country house, features a heroine connected with Russian nihilists and garnered critical acclaim, even praise from prominent figures, leading to extensive sales and translations into several languages. Her subsequent works included ghost stories and novellas. Hawker's output was shaped by personal loss and health struggles.