M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton is the pen name of bestselling novelist Marion Chesney. She was a prolific writer of historical romances and small village mysteries. Born in Scotland, the author began her writing career as a fiction buyer for a Glasgow bookstore and worked as a theater critic, newspaper reporter, and editor.

The author wrote under various names, most notably as M. C. Beaton for her Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series. She also wrote under the names Sarah Chester, Helen Crampton, Ann Fairfax, Marion Gibbons, Jennie Tremaine, and Charlotte Ward.

M.C. BEATON® is a registered trademark of M.C. Beaton Limited

Featured Books By Author

The Ghost and Lady Alice

Alice Lovesey was a poorly mistreated scullery maid whose desperate plea for help miraculously summoned Wadham Hall’s rakish eighth duke - summoned him from the dead! Though caught up in the delights of being newly materialized, the duke promised to return the favor by helping Alice become a lady of quality. But did Alice’s heart stand a ghost of a chance now that she had lost it to a restless spirit?
Read more

Ladies In Love Series

NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR M.C. BEATON INTRODUCES FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LADIES IN LOVE SERIES.

The Ladies in Love follows a series of young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, the heroines of the Ladies in Love collection overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find true love.

“It is pure regency romance and only as M.C. Beaton can write it.” The Ladies in Love Series includes: Polly, Ginny, Tilly, Susie, Daisy, Maggie, Poppy and Amaryllis.
Read more

The Paper Princess

London was all on edge and astir to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. What scandal would ensue should society discover that the bejeweled heir to a royal throne was in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing a match she did not want and that had been arranged by her conniving stepfather! But how long could Felicity carry off this lively masquerade before she would falter? Especially since the dark, raffish eyes of Lord Arthur Bessamy seemed to look right through her disguise - and set her spirited heart to pounding…
Read more

Books By
M. C. Beaton