(1905–83), British novelist, resident in South Africa from 1948; pseudonym of Mary Challans. She wrote historical novels set in the ancient world, notably a trilogy dealing with Alexander the Great (1970–81).
Definition of Renault, Mary in US English:
Renault, Mary
proper nounrəˈnōrəˈnoʊ
(1905–83), British novelist, resident in South Africa from 1948; pseudonym of Mary Challans. She wrote historical novels set in the ancient world, notably a trilogy dealing with Alexander the Great (1970–81).