Meg Waite Clayton

Meg Waite Clayton (born January 1, 1959) is an American novelist and essayist best known for historical and literary fiction that often centers on real women and overlooked moments in history. A graduate of the University of Michigan (history and psychology) and the University of Michigan Law School, she practiced law before turning to fiction. Her novels include The Wednesday Sisters, The Last Train to London, The Postmistress of Paris, and Beautiful Exiles. Her work has been a New York Times and USA Today bestseller and has been a finalist for awards including the PEN/Bellwether (Bellwether Prize), the National Jewish Book Award, and the Langum Prize.