Lesley McDowell

Lesley McDowell is a Scottish author, literary critic, and journalist. Her novel Clairmont is a richly imagined historical fiction based on the life of Claire Clairmont, stepsister of Mary Shelley and lover of Lord Byron, who lived at the heart of one of the most famous literary circles in history. McDowell brings meticulous research and literary sensitivity to her portrayal of a woman often overshadowed by the famous figures around her. Her writing illuminates Claire's intelligence, passion, and independence. Available as an audiobook and in print, Clairmont appeals to readers and listeners who enjoy historical fiction about remarkable women and the Romantic era's most fascinating literary personalities.