About Cynthia Harnett
Lived 1893 – 1981 (aged 88). Cynthia Harnett was a British writer, novelist, children's writer and illustrator.
Cynthia Harnett (22 June 1893 – 25 October 1981) was an English author and illustrator, mainly of children's books. She is best known for six historical novels that feature ordinary teenage children involved in events of national significance, four of them in the 15th century. They are characterised by meticulous background research and vivid evocation of history.
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Who was Cynthia Harnett?
English writer (1893–1981)
When was Cynthia Harnett born?
Cynthia Harnett was born on 22 June 1893 in Kensington.
When did Cynthia Harnett die?
Cynthia Harnett died on 25 October 1981.
What was Cynthia Harnett's occupation?
Cynthia Harnett was a writer, novelist, children's writer and illustrator.
What nationality was Cynthia Harnett?
Cynthia Harnett was British.
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