Magdalen King-Hall facts for kids
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Magdalen King-Hall
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| Born | 22 July 1904 London, U.K. |
| Died | 1 January 1971 (aged 66) Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK |
| Pen name | Cleone Knox |
| Occupation | Writer, novelist, journalist |
| Genre | Fiction, novels, children's fiction |
| Spouse | Patrick Perceval Maxwell |
| Children | two sons, one daughter |
Magdalen King-Hall (born July 22, 1904 – died January 1, 1971) was an English writer. She wrote many novels and also worked as a journalist. Magdalen was also known for writing stories for children.
About Magdalen King-Hall
Magdalen King-Hall was a talented author from England. She was born in London in 1904. She wrote different kinds of books. These included exciting historical novels and fun stories for younger readers.
Her Famous Books and Films
One of Magdalen King-Hall's most famous books was Life And Death of the Wicked Lady Skelton. This book was so popular that it was made into a movie not just once, but twice!
The first movie was called The Wicked Lady. It came out in 1945. Famous actors like Margaret Lockwood and James Mason starred in it. Later, in 1983, the story was made into a new film. This remake was also called The Wicked Lady. It featured well-known actors Faye Dunaway and Alan Bates.
Early Life and Family
Magdalen King-Hall came from an interesting family. Her father was Admiral Sir George Fowler King-Hall. An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in the navy. She also had a brother named Stephen King-Hall.
Magdalen King-Hall passed away in 1971. She left behind many stories for people to enjoy.
