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Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a British novelist and playwright, is celebrated for her beloved children's novels, including "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "A Little Princess," and "The Secret Garden." After her father's death, her family faced financial struggles, prompting their emigration to the U.S. in 1865. Burnett began her writing career at 19 to support her family, eventually marrying physician Swan Burnett in Knoxville. Her literary journey commenced with her first novel, "That Lass o' Lowrie's," which received positive acclaim.