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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Gertrude Parsons

Author: Gertrude Parsons (1812–1891)

Alternate Name(s): Hext (maiden name)

Biography: Novelist. See entry in DNB.

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References: Boase; DNB; Times (14 February 1891)

Fiction Titles:

  1. Thornberry Abbey: A Tale of the Established Church.  1 vol.  London: Charles Dolman, 1846.
  2. Joe Baker: or, The One Church.  1 vol.  London: James Burns, 1853.
  3. Edith Mortimer: or, The Trials of Life at Mortimer Manor.  1 vol.  London: Charles Dolman, 1857.
  4. George Morton, the Boy and the Man: Tales.  1 vol.  London: James Burns, 1859.
  5. Emma's Cross: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: James Burns, 1859.
  6. Afternoons with Mrs. Maitland: A Book of Household Instruction and Entertainment.  1 vol.  London: James Burns, 1860.
  7. Dyrbington Court: or, The Story of John Julian's Prosperity.  1 vol.  London: James Burns, 1861.
  8. Ruth Baynard's Story.  1 vol.  London: Saunders and Otley, 1861.
  9. The Romance of Cleaveside: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Saunders and Otley, 1867.
  10. Ursula's Love Story.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1869.
  11. Avice Arden, the Old Man's Romance: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Thomas Richardson and Son, 1870.
  12. Sun and Shade.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1871.
  13. The Village of Downe: A Short Chronicle.  1 vol.  London: Thomas Richardson and Son, 1872.
  14. Beautiful Edith.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1873.
  15. The Story of Fordington Hall.  1 vol.  London: Thomas Richardson and Son, 1873.
  16. Marian's Trust.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1874.
  17. Major Vandermere.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1876.
  18. Under Temptation.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1878.
  19. Wrecked and Saved.  1 vol.  London: Burns and Oates, 1878.
  20. Love-Knots.  3 vol.  London: Hurst and Blackett, 1881.
  21. Thomas Rileton: His Family and Friends. A Narrative.  1 vol.  London: Burns and Oates, 1890.