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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Emilie Ashurst

Author: Emilie Ashurst (1819–1893)

Alternate Name(s): Edward Lovel (pseudonym); Hawkes (first married name); Venturi (second married name)

Biography: Campaigner for women's rights and supporter of Italian independence. Maternal aunt of Caroline Ashurst Biggs and Elizabeth Ashurst Biggs. Editor of the The Shield. See entry in DNB.

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References: DNB; pers inf (Charles Jones)

Fiction Titles:

  1. The Owl's Nest in the City: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.