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Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a British novelist and playwright, gained fame for her beloved children's novels such as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. After her father's death, she emigrated to the U.S. at age 3, where she began writing to support her family. Burnett married Swan Burnett, a doctor, and continued her writing career, achieving success with her debut novel, That Lass o' Lowrie's. Her works often explore themes of resilience and the transformative power of kindness.