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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Hesba Stretton

Author: Hesba Stretton (1832–1911)

Alternate Name(s): Sarah Smith (legal name)

Biography: Novelist and short-story writer. See entry in DNB or Sutherland.

References: DNB; Elaine Lomax, The Writings of Hesba Stretton: Reclaiming the Outcast (Ashgate, 2009); Sutherland

Fiction Titles:

  1. Fern's Hollow.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1864.
  2. The Children of Cloverley.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1865.
  3. Enoch Roden's Training.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1865.
  4. The Fishers of Derby Haven.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1866.
  5. The Clives of Burcot: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Tinsley Brothers, 1867.
  6. Paul's Courtship: A Novel.  3 vol.  London: Charles W. Wood, 1867.
  7. Jessica's First Prayer.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1867.
  8. Pilgrim Street: A Story of Manchester Life.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1867.
  9. Little Meg's Children.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1868.
  10. David Lloyd's Last Will.  2 vol.  London: Sampson Low, 1869.
  11. Alone in London.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1869.
  12. Nelly's Dark Days.  1 vol.  Glasgow: Scottish Temperance League, 1870.
  13. Max Kromer: A Story of the Siege of Strasbourg.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1871.
  14. The Doctor's Dilemma.  3 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1872.
  15. Bede's Charity.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1872.
  16. Hester Morley's Promise.  3 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1873.
  17. The King's Servants.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1873.
  18. Lost Gip.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1873.
  19. Cassy.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1874.
  20. Brought Home.  1 vol.  Glasgow: Scottish Temperance League, 1875.
  21. Friends Till Death and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1875.
  22. No Work No Bread.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1875.
  23. The Storm of Life.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  24. Two Christmas Stories.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  25. Sam Franklin's Savings Bank.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  26. The Worth of a Baby and How Apple Tree Court Was Won.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  27. Old Transome.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  28. Michael Lorio's Cross and Left Alone.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  29. A Night and a Day.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  30. The Crew of the Dolphin.  1 vol.  London: Henry S. King, 1876.
  31. A Man of His Word.  1 vol.  London: Kegan Paul, 1878.
  32. Mrs. Burton's Best Bedroom.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1878.
  33. Through a Needle's Eye.  2 vol.  London: Kegan Paul, 1879.
  34. A Thorny Path.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1879.
  35. In Prison and Out.  1 vol.  London: William Isbister, 1880.
  36. No Place Like Home.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1881.
  37. Cobwebs and Cables.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1881.
  38. Two Secrets and A Man of His Word.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1882.
  39. Under the Old Roof.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1882.
  40. The Lord's Purse-Bearers.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1883.
  41. Carola.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1884.
  42. The Sweet Story of Old: A Sunday Book for Little Ones.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1884.
  43. Her Only Son.  1 vol.  London: Houlston and Wright, 1887.
  44. The Ray of Sunlight: or, Jack Stafford's Resolve and Other Readings for Working Men's Homes.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1887.
  45. Only a Dog: A Story.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1888.
  46. The Christmas Child.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1888.
  47. A Miserable Christmas and a Happy New Year.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1888.
  48. An Acrobat's Girlhood.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1889.
  49. Half Brothers: Tales for Twilight Hour.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1892.
  50. Jessica's Mother and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1893.
  51. The Highway of Sorrow at the Close of the 19th Century.  1 vol.  London: Cassell, 1894.
  52. In the Hollow of His Hand.  1 vol.  London: R. T. S., 1897.
  53. The Soul of Honour: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: William Isbister, 1898.