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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Sarah Davies

Author: Sarah Davies (1829–1889)

Biography: Sarah Davies was born about 1829 in Ireland. Her early life cannot be traced. An ardent philanthropist, she supported a number of organizations for the poor including ragged schools. As part of her work, she was the honorable secretary to the Children's Association and editor of Erin's Hope the organ of the Irish Church Missions. She never married and died on 27 February 1889 in Dublin.

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References: Dublin Daily Express (28 February 1889); Loeber

Fiction Titles:

  1. Holly and Ivy: The Story of a Winter Bird's Nest.  1 vol.  London: E. Marlborough, 1864.

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