Which author rose to popularity first, W. Somerset Maugham or Madeleine L'Engle?
W. Somerset Maugham William Somerset Maugham CH ( ; 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965), better known as W. Somerset Maugham, was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.
Georges Le Faure Georges Le Faure (12 June 1856 – 25 May 1953) was a French writer who authored many popular novels, including swashbuckling ones.