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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Menella Bute Smedley

Author: Menella Bute Smedley (1820–1877)

Biography: Poet and novelist. Cousin of novelist Frank Smedley. See entry in DNB or Sutherland.

References: DNB; Sutherland

Fiction Titles:

  1. The Maiden Aunt.  1 vol.  London: Joseph Masters, 1849.
  2. The Use of Sunshine: A Christmas Narrative.  1 vol.  London: George Hoby, 1852.
  3. Nina: A Tale for the Twilight.  1 vol.  London: George Hoby, 1853.
  4. Linnet's Trial: A Tale.  2 vol.  London: Virtue, 1864.
  5. The Curate of Sadbrooke.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1865.
  6. A Mere Story.  3 vol.  London: Sampson Low, 1865.
  7. Twice Lost, and Other Tales.  1 vol.  London: Virtue, 1866.
  8. Donald Roy: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Saunders and Otley, 1868.