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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Margaret Scott Haycraft

Author: Margaret Scott Haycraft (1855–1936)

Alternate Name(s): MacRitchie (maiden name)

Biography: Margaret Scott Haycraft was born in 1855 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. Beginning in 1880, she started a prolific writing career of not only fiction but poetry as well. In 1883, she married William Pamell Haycraft and the couple resided in Bournemouth. Interestingly, in 1926, she won a limerick-writing contest held by the Gentlewoman. Her husband died in 1929 and she died in 1936.

References: British Census (1901); Gentlewoman (23 January 1926)

Fiction Titles:

  1. By the Sad Sea Waves: and, Miss Priscilla's Summer Change.  1 vol.  London: James Clarke, 1880.
  2. Chick: or, Yet There is Room.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1883.
  3. Christie's Gift.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1884.
  4. The New Headmaster: or, Little Speedwell's Victory.  1 vol.  London: T. Woolmer, 1886.
  5. Rags and Rainbows: A Story of Thanksgiving.  1 vol.  London: Cassell, 1886.
  6. Humpty-Dumpty's Silver Bells: A Story Illustrating the Lord's Prayer.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1888.
  7. Open Flowers and Other Stories for the Young.  1 vol.  London: T. Woolmer, 1889.
  8. Chine Cabin.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1890.
  9. Amaranth's Garden.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1890.
  10. Myrtle and Rue: A Story for the Young.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1890.
  11. Freda's Folly: or, The Guest at Dysart Manor.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1890.
  12. Silverbeach Manor.  1 vol.  London: George Cauldwell, 1891.
  13. Brookside School: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1891.
  14. "Like a Little Candle": or, Bertrende's Influence.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1891.
  15. The Clever Miss Janey.  1 vol.  London: Hutchinson, 1892.
  16. Sybil's Repentance: or, A Dream of Good.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1892.
  17. Sunwood Glory: or, Through the Refiner's Fire.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1892.
  18. A Little Stray Lamb.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1892.
  19. A Brighton Bairnie.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1892.
  20. Lindenholm.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1893.
  21. Rose Capel's Sacrifice: or, A Mother's Love.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1893.
  22. The Children of Cherryholme.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1894.
  23. Old Goggles: or, The Brackenhurst Bairns' Mistake.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1894.
  24. Under the Blossom.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1895.
  25. With a Gladsome Mind, and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1895.
  26. Lisbeth's Choice.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1895.
  27. His Rustic Wife.  1 vol.  London: James Clarke, 1895.
  28. Pink Roses, and Other Stories for Leisure Hours.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1895.
  29. Gildas Haven: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1896.
  30. Namesakes: A Story for Children.  1 vol.  London: James Hogg, 1896.
  31. Runnelbrook Valley: A Temperance Story.  1 vol.  London: Robert Culley, 1897.
  32. Sunrise Corner: A Story for Children.  1 vol.  London: Robert Culley, 1897.
  33. At Aunt Verbena's.  1 vol.  London: Charles H. Kelly, 1897.
  34. Miss Elizabeth's Niece.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1898.
  35. Sister Royal.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1899.
  36. Around the Fire: Yuletide Stories.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1900.
  37. "Our Phyllis".  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1901.
  38. Geordie's Victory.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1901.