Simpson, Minnie

Minnie Simpson is a pseudonym, a pen name. Minnie Simpson was the name of the writer's grandmother, whom the writer wished to honor by naming her the author of The Captain's Daughter. She was a remarkable lady. Born long ago in Dunfermline, when she was in school, Andy Carnegie visited her classroom. At one time he was the richest man in the world. Also, she loved to tell the story of how, when the author's grandfather was courting her, he rode his horse into one of the finest restaurants in Glasgow, because she was inside. It much impressed her, and some other people were very likely impresse...