Megan Marshall is an American biographer and historian who specializes in the lives of women who have made significant contributions to American literature and culture. Her works, including "The Peabody Sisters" and the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Margaret Fuller: A New American Life," offer detailed and nuanced portraits of these often-overlooked figures. Through exhaustive research and elegant prose, Marshall has brought these historical personalities to life, contributing to a greater appreciation for their intellectual and cultural legacies.