Harriet Elizabeth Taggart, writing under the pen name Lady Harriet, holds the legal title “Lady of the Manor,” as defined under English law, and traces her ancestry to Charlemagne’s royal line.
A lifelong reader and devoted genealogist of nearly 50 years, Harriet has always had a passion for stories, whether buried in the past or found in the pages of a good book. She is the co-author of We Are Manx, a self-published family saga that explores her Manx heritage and the history of the Isle of Man in rich detail.
She’s also a photographer who prefers being behind the lens, a word-lover addicted to word games, and a wooden jigsaw puzzle fanatic. She has traveled extensively, with a deep appreciation for history, other cultures, and the unexpected joys found away from home. Her career spanned volunteerism, real estate and systems administration, but now she happily devotes her time to creative pursuits—supported and inspired by a large and loving family.
As she puts it: “I’m old enough for Medicare, but not quite old enough to get a birthday card from King Charles—were I a Brit.”
The Witch of Godstow Abbey, written in collaboration with Dr. Peter Stephenson, marks her first (but hopefully not last) foray into historical fiction. With photography she creates books of images; with storytelling, she creates images made of words.