Amber Reeves, born on January 7, 1887, in New Zealand, was raised in a household that valued feminist and socialist principles. Her mother, Maud Pember Reeves, was a prominent feminist and socialist, while her father, William Pember Reeves, was a politician. Growing up in New Zealand and later in England, Amber was exposed to ideas of equality and social justice from a young age.
In the early 1900s, Amber Reeves attended Newnham College at Cambridge University, where she pursued her passion for literature and political activism. After completing her education, she began working as a book reviewer for Vogue magazine and as a writer for the Saturday Review. Despite her success in these roles, Amber is best remembered for her feminist and socialist-themed works of fiction and non-fiction.
Give and Take: A Novel of Intrigue: This novel, published in the early 1920s, explores themes of power, privilege, and manipulation in high society.
The Nationalisation of Banking: A non-fiction work that delves into the economic and political implications of nationalizing the banking industry.
Amber Reeves was an active member of the Fabian Society, a British socialist organization that aimed to advance socialist principles through gradual reforms. She also ran for political office as a candidate for the Labour Party, advocating for policies that promoted equality and social welfare.
Amber Reeves married Rivers Blanco White, with whom she had two children, a son named Thomas and a daughter named Justin. However, Amber's personal life was marked by controversy due to her affair with fellow author H.G. Wells. The affair resulted in the birth of an illegitimate daughter named Anna-Jane, whom Amber raised as her own. Anna-Jane believed that Rivers Blanco White was her father, unaware of the true circumstances of her birth.
Amber Reeves passed away on an undisclosed date, leaving behind a legacy of feminist activism and social awareness. Her contributions to literature and political thought continue to inspire generations of activists and changemakers.