Antonia Fraser is a renowned author, historian, and biographer, who was born in London, England on August 27, 1932. She was born into a family of writers, with her father, Francis Pakenham, being a politician and government official, and her mother, Elizabeth Pakenham, being a popular biographer. Fraser's siblings also followed in their parents' footsteps, with Rachel Billington becoming a novelist, and Flora and Rebecca becoming authors.
Fraser is best known for her historical works, which include biographies of notable figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell, King Charles II, and the Gunpowder Plot. She has also written several books that focus on women in history, including "The Weaker Vessel: Women's Lot in Seventeenth Century Britain," "The Warrior Queens: Boadecia's Chariot," "The Six Wives of Henry VIII," and "Marie Antoinette: The Journey." Fraser's work has been widely acclaimed, and she has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Norton Medlicott Medal by the Historical Association in 2000 and the DBE in 2011 for her services to literature.
In addition to her historical works, Fraser has also written several mystery novels, including the Jemima Shore series. She is also known for her biography of her late husband, Harold Pinter, titled "Must You Go?". Fraser continues to live and write in London.
Antonia Fraser is an accomplished author of both historical works and mystery novels. She was born into a family of writers and has continued the tradition with her own widely acclaimed books. Her historical works, which include biographies of notable figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and King Charles II, have earned her numerous awards and recognition. She has also written several mystery novels and a biography of her late husband, Harold Pinter. Fraser continues to live and write in London.