Which famous author served as the most significant brand ambassador for Penguin Books during its early years, helping to establish its reputation for quality paperback classics?

Throughout publishing history, certain authors have become deeply associated with specific publishing houses, creating mutually beneficial relationships that defined literary eras. These partnerships often helped establish both the writer's reputation and the publisher's brand identity in the literary marketplace. Test your knowledge of these iconic author-publisher relationships that shaped the landscape of literature!

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George Orwell, whose 'Animal Farm' and '1984' became cornerstone titles in Penguin's catalog
Virginia Woolf, whose modernist works were first made widely accessible through Penguin editions
Ernest Hemingway, who exclusively allowed Penguin to publish his works in paperback format
Agatha Christie, whose mystery novels drove Penguin's early commercial success