Edith Layton

Biography

Edith Layton (also known as Edith Layton Felber) wrote historical romance, making her name in the Regency sub-genre. A native New Yorker, Layton was equally proud of her Jewish heritage and love for English lords. She authored over thirty novels and novellas during her career.

She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine and various other honors.

Edith Layton Felber passed on June 2, 2009.

On the Web

• Edith Layton Official Website
• Sad News about a Great Lady: In Memory of Edith Layton Felber - at the Word Wenches blog, Layton's peers offer a remembrance.