

But there is no suggestion of nepotism here. Perhaps it was only natural that Barbara followed in her parents’ footsteps. Her mother was the esteemed children’s author Helen Thomas Follett. Her father, Wilson Follett, was a university lecturer, literary editor and critic. From an early age, she was fascinated by nature, but Barbara was destined to write. Was she killed by someone close to her, or had she simply had enough of public scrutiny and disappeared on purpose? What did happen to Barbara? Barbara Newhall Follett: The child prodigy with incredible talentīarbara Newhall Follett was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, on 4th March 1914.

She disappeared when she was 25 years old, never to be seen again. But Barbara did not see the fame and fortune she deserved. And this was no one-off.Īt 14, her second novel received critical acclaim. After all, she published her first novel at the age of 12.
