What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lady once thrilled to host working author (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "author". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LADY (synonym="LADY") + ONCE (synonym="ONCE") + ON (synonym="working") = CONAN DOYLE; definition: "author" The answer is CONAN DOYLE.

Lady once thrilled to host working author (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28592 | 12 Across | 2023-05-02 flower

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