M. M. Kaye, born Mary Margaret "Mollie" Kaye on 21 August 1908, was a renowned British writer. She is best known for her novel The Far Pavilions (1978), which gained worldwide fame and success.

Born in India, M. M. Kaye spent her early childhood and much of her early married life in the country. Her family had significant ties to India, with her grandfather, father, brother, and husband all serving in the British Raj. After India's independence, her husband, Major-General Goff Hamilton of Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (the famous Indian Army regiment featured in The Far Pavilions), joined the British Army. For the next nineteen years, M. M. Kaye traveled with him to countries such as Kenya, Zanzibar, Egypt, Cyprus, and Germany.

In addition to The Far Pavilions, M. M. Kaye wrote other popular novels such as Shadow of the Moon and Trade Wind. She was also an illustrator and authored several children's books.