Lady Cynthia Asquith

Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (née Charteris; 27 September 1887 – 31 March 1960) was an English writer and socialite, now known for her ghost stories and diaries. She also wrote novels and edited a number of anthologies, as well as writing for children and on the British Royal family.

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Lady Cynthia Asquith
Born Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris
(1887-09-27)27 September 1887
Wiltshire, England, U.K.
Died 31 March 1960(1960-03-31) (aged 72)
Oxford, England
Cause of death Meningitis
Nationality English
Occupation Writer
Years active 1926–1960
Spouse(s) Herbert Asquith
Parent(s) Hugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss
Mary Constance Wyndham

Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (née Charteris; 27 September 1887 – 31 March 1960) was an English writer and socialite, now known for her ghost stories and diaries. She also wrote novels and edited a number of anthologies, as well as writing for children and on the British Royal family.

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