Charlotte Riddell

Mrs. J. H. Riddell (1832–1906), whose real name was Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, was an Irish-born British novelist and writer known for her influential Victorian fiction. She wrote numerous novels and short stories, often focusing on social life, business, family relationships, and the challenges faced by individuals in changing society. Riddell was also a co-owner and editor of St. James’s Magazine and became one of the notable female authors of the Victorian era.