Is Barbara Cartland A-List?
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No — Barbara Cartland is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1983
Most Prolific Living Author
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Death at 98
Ranking Timeline
1921D$0.01M
First Novel Published
Publishes her first novel at 19.
1950C▲$0.5M+$0.49M
Prolific Novelist Emerges
Cartland establishes herself with consistent output.
1970B▲$2M+$1.5M
Worldwide Recognition
Global popularity soars, solidifying career.
1983A▲$4M+$2M
Most Prolific Living Author
Recognized for her massive literary output.
2000B▼$5M+$1M
Death at 98
Dies at age 98, leaving a romance legacy.
2026B$5M
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Remains a celebrated figure in romance literature.
Last updated: February 25, 2026