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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Mary Elizabeth Shipley

Author: Mary Elizabeth Shipley (1843–1914)

Biography: Governess and author.

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References: British Census (1881, 1901, 1911)

Fiction Titles:

  1. Jessie's Work: or, Faithfulness in Little Things. A Story for Girls.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1873.
  2. Lofty Aims and Lowly Efforts: A Tale of Christian Ministry.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1873.
  3. A Month at Brighton, and What Came of It.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1874.
  4. Christmas at Annestey: or, How the Grahams Spent their Holidays.  1 vol.  London: Marcus Ward, 1875.
  5. Gabrielle Vaughan.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1876.
  6. Little Helpers: or, What Children may do for Jesus.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1876.
  7. Cousin Deborah's Whim: A Tale.  3 vol.  London: Samuel Tinsley, 1878.
  8. Looking Back: A Memory of Two Lives.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1879.
  9. Bernard Hamilton, Curate of Stowe.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1880.
  10. A Desolate Shore: A Story for Boys.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1884.
  11. Palm Branches.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1890.
  12. True to Herself: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1891.
  13. Granny's Heroes: A Tale of Old Acton.  1 vol.  London: A. R. Mowbray, 1895.
  14. Beside the Guns.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1897.
  15. Like a Rasen Fiddler: A Tale of the Pilgrimage of Grace.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1900.