The Land of the Blue Flower and Other Stories

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 in 1853, her family faced financial struggles, leading them to emigrate to the United States in 1865. At 19, she began writing to support her family, eventually marrying a physician in Knoxville. Burnett's literary career flourished with her first novel receiving acclaim, setting the stage for her enduring legacy in children's literature.