___ O'Brien, Irish novelist (4)

I believe the answer is:

edna

(Other definitions for edna that I've seen before include "Girl's name; Dane (anag.)" , "- O'Brien, Ir. novelist" , "Famous dame" , "Girl for Dane" , "- O'Brien, Irish writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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