Mary Stewart, British author and poet (born 1916)

Mary, Lady Stewart was a British novelist who developed the romantic mystery genre, featuring smart, adventurous heroines who could hold their own in dangerous situations. She also wrote children's books and poetry, but may be best known for her Merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical novel and fantasy.

May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 236 days remain until the end of the year.