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Author: Elizabeth J. Lysaght

Author: Elizabeth J. Lysaght (1833–1894)

Alternate Name(s): Elizabeth Jane Connor (maiden name)

Biography: Elizabeth J. Lysaght was born around 1833 near Cork, the daughter of landowner Daniel Connor of Manch House and his wife Elizabeth (née Longfield). In February 1857, she married William Lysaght. The couple moved to Limerick and had six children. In the 1870s, Lysaght began writing novels beginning with Nearer and Dearer (1873). Her husband died in April 1887 and sadly her eldest son died a few months later in July. (William Connor Lysaght, a physician, died as the result of selflessly treating a patient for diphtheria.) Thereafter, Lysaght lived in Limerick, Wolverhampton, and Bristol. She died at the latter on 15 December 1894.

Author Tags:

• Irish Authors

References: Burke; Clifton Society (20 December 1894); Probate

Fiction Titles:

1. Building upon Sand: A Novel.  1 vol.  London: Samuel Tinsley, 1872.
2. Nearer and Dearer: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Samuel Tinsley, 1873.
3. Gaunt Abbey: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Samuel Tinsley, 1874.
4. Mark Brandon's Wife: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Ward and Lock, 1874.
5. A Long Madness: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Charing Cross Publishing Co., 1877.
6. Over the Border.  1 vol.  London: Marcus Ward, 1879.
7. Breakers A-Head!: A Modern Romance of Thrilling Interest.  1 vol.  London: Milner and Co., 1880.
8. Brother and Sister: or, The Trials of the Moore Family.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1883.
9. Sealed Orders.  3 vol.  London: Bentley, 1886.
10. Our General: A Story for Girls.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1888.
11. Jack-a-Dandy: or, The Heir of Castle-Fergus. A Story for Boys and Girls.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1889.
12. Jasper's Conquest.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1889.
13. The Gold of Ophir.  3 vol.  London: Ward and Downey, 1890.
14. The Veiled Picture: or, The Wizard's Legacy.  1 vol.  London: Simpkin, 1890.
15. Thorns and Roses: A Story of Home Life.  1 vol.  London: George Cauldwell, 1890.
16. Grannie: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1891.
17. Sharp Tommy: A Story of Circus Life.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1891.
18. An Unexpected Hero.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1893.
19. The Squire's Household.  1 vol.  London: Biggs and Co., 1894.
20. Parkington's Pantry: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Church of England Temperance Society, 1894.
21. Rex Singleton: or, The Pathway of Life.  1 vol.  London: William Wells Gardner, 1894.
22. Hetty Martin's Trial: or, Life's Thorns and Roses.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1897.