Happy Birthday Dame Barbara Cartland!

Dame Mary Cartland, DBE, DStJ (9 July 1901 – 21 May 2000) was an English writer, known as the Queen of Romance, who published both contemporary and historical romance novels, the latter set primarily during the Victorian or Edwardian period. Cartland is one of the best-selling authors worldwide of the 20th century.
Many of her novels have been adapted into films for television including A Hazard of Hearts, A Ghost in Monte Carlo, and Duel of Hearts.

Her novels have been translated from English into numerous languages, making Cartland the fifth most translated author worldwide, excluding biblical works. Her prolific output totals some 723 novels.[bio via Wikipedia]

723 novels! Whew! Dame Cartland was certain busy! No wonder there was always a Cartland novel or three or four around our house when I was growing up!

How about you, are you a Cartland fan? Or have you seen any of her adapted into films stories?