Evelyn Beatrice Saint Croix Rose

Eve Fleming (born Evelyn Beatrice St. Croix Rose) was married to Valentine Fleming and within that marriage was the mother of four sons: Peter Fleming, Ian Fleming – the novelist who wrote the James Bond books, Richard Fleming and Michael Fleming. She was the daughter of a Berkshire solicitor, and was known for her flamboyant beauty.

After her husband's death in action in May 1917, Fleming inherited his large estate in trust, making her very wealthy. However, the conditions of the trust cut her out should she ever re-marry. She became the mistress of painter Augustus John with whom she had a daughter, the cellist Amaryllis Fleming.

Here lies Evelyn Beatrice Ste Croix Fleming wife of Major Valentine Fleming who was killed in action 20 May 1917 A beloved mother

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