Mary Imlay Taylor

Mary Imlay Taylor (April 11, 1866 – August 28, 1938) was an American novelist and short story writer. Mary Imlay Taylor was born on April 11, 1866 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of George Taylor and Eleanor Imlay Taylor. Taylor published almost two dozen novels. Many of her works were historical fiction: A Yankee Volunteer (1899) is set during the American Revolution, On the Red Staircase (1896) and An Imperial Lover (1897) depicts Peter the Great, and The House of the Wizard (1899) features Henry VIII and his first two wives, with the addition of an evil wizard. She also frequently published short stories and serials in numerous publications, including Munsey's Magazine and Argosy. A number of films were based on her works, including The Tenderfoot's Money (1913), Putting One Over (1919), and Conquest (1928).