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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Clara Lavinia Corfield

Author: Clara Lavinia Corfield (1846–1916)

Alternate Name(s): Crona Temple (pseudonym)

Biography: Clara Lavinia Corfield was born in 1846 in Broughton, Hampshire, the daughter of clergyman Frederick Corfield and his wife Sarah Weller Channer. At the time of her birth, her father was the rector of Temple Crone, Co. Donegal, the name of which she will fashion into her pseudonym. In her twenties, she began writing fiction for young adults under the pseudonym "Crona Temple" producing sixteen titles in twenty years. She never married and lived in various places over her life including Derbyshire, Wales, Scotland, and the London area. In several censuses, she is living with a long-time companion Jane R. Masterman. Corfield died on 21 April 1916 in London.

References: British Census (1871, 1881, 1891, 1901); Derbyshire Advertiser (28 April 1916); Probate

Fiction Titles:

  1. Millicent's Home.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1871.
  2. Little Wavie, the Foundling of Glenderg.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1873.
  3. Royal Captives.  1 vol.  London: Hatchards, 1874.
  4. Truehearted: A Book for Girls.  1 vol.  London: Hatchards, 1874.
  5. Another's Burden: A Tale of the Yorkshire Colliery District.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1875.
  6. Life at Hill Farm.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1875.
  7. "Seed to the Sower": Stories and Lessons for Sundays.  1 vol.  London: Hatchards, 1875.
  8. John Denton's Friends.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1876.
  9. The Least of These.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1876.
  10. Nobody Cares.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1876.
  11. The Story of Two Islands.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1877.
  12. Etta's Fairies: A Little Story for Little Folks.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1879.
  13. Lady Rose.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1879.
  14. The Cellar of Mademoiselle: A Story of the Normandy Coast.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1880.
  15. The Old Endeavour: A Book for Boys.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1880.
  16. Through the Rough Wind: A Story of the Collieries.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1880.

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