Her first novel was The Viper of Milan (1906), after which she produced a steady stream of writings until the day of her death on 23rd December 1952. She was married twice: first, from 1912-16, to a Sicilian named Zefferino Emilio Constanza, who died of tuberculosis, and then to one Arthur L. After this, Bowen's prolific writings were the chief financial support for her family. Her books are much sought after by aficionados of gothic horror and received praise from critics.īowen's alcoholic father left the family at an early age and was eventually found dead on a London street. Several of her books were adapted as films. Many of these stories were published as Berkley Medallion Books. As Joseph Shearing, she wrote several sinister gothic romances full of terror and mystery. Preedy, John Winch, Robert Paye, and Margaret Campbell. She also wrote under the names Joseph Shearing, George R. Her total output numbers over 150 volumes with the bulk of her work under the 'Bowen' pseudonym. Marjorie Bowen (pseudonym of Mrs Gabrielle Margaret V Long née Campbell), was a British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography.
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