Elizabeth Thornton was the pseudonym used by Mary Forrest George, a British-born Canadian author known for her historical romance novels. Born on January 24, 1940, in Aberdeen, Scotland, she emigrated to Canada with her husband and children in the 1960s. Thornton was a teacher for several years before she started writing full-time. She turned to writing after a car accident, and her first novel, "Bluestocking Bride," was published in 1987. Elizabeth Thornton went on to write over 30 novels, often set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and her books are celebrated for their strong heroines, suspenseful plots, and passionate romance. She received critical acclaim and won multiple awards throughout her writing career. Thornton's novels have been translated into several languages and appeared on bestseller lists. She continued to write and publish until her death on July 12, 2010. Her contributions to the historical romance genre are well-regarded, and her work continues to be enjoyed by readers around the world.