She was 87 years old.
The former professor took to writing late in her life, beginning in her fifties.
In 1984, her third novelHotel du Lacwon the Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
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And in 1990, she was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
She earned a B.A.
She thought I wouldnt get married, and that would be her disappointment, she toldThe Telegraphin 2009.
She also had no children a fact she regarded with sadness, she toldThe Telegraph.
Thats why I write, she said.
Because I have no children.
She later returned to Courtauld to teach from 1977 until her retirement in 1988.
The drama centers on romance novelist Edith Hope, whose life starts mimicking her works.
Her escape to the titular hotel doesnt give her the reprieve she seeks.
It is actually quite a dynamic process, and very absorbing when youre doing it.
But when youve done it, youre rather disgusted, she toldThe Telegraph.
Because its all over, and you must do it all over again.
When its over, its over.
I mean, I cant remember my books.
I cant even remember the names.
If I felt satisfaction I would question it.
Because it would be temporary.
Clutching at something that has very little validity.
