Elizabeth Taylor (1912 - 1975) was a popular English novelist and short story writer of the mid-20th century.

She was born Elizabeth Coles in Reading, Berkshire. She was educated at the Abbey School, Reading, and worked as a private tutor and as a librarian. In 1936, she married John Taylor, a businessman.

She was a friend of the novelist Ivy Compton-Burnett and of the novelist and critic Robert Liddell.

Her work is mainly concerned with "everyday" situations. Her best-known novels include:

• At Mrs. Lippincote's (1945)
• A Wreath of Roses (1949)
• The Sleeping Beauty (1953)
• The Wedding Group (1968)
• Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (1971)
• The Devastating Boys (1972)
• A Game of Hide and Seek (1951)
• Angel (1957)