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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Emma Marshall

Author: Emma Marshall (1828–1899)

Alternate Name(s): Martin (maiden name)

Biography: Novelist. Sister of novelist Hannah Ransome Geldart and mother of novelists Beatrice Marshall and Christopher Marie St. John. See entry in DNB.

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Fiction Titles:

  1. The Happy Days at Fernbank: A Story for Little Girls.  1 vol.  London: James Hogg, 1861.
  2. Rose Bryant: Passages in her Maiden and Married Life.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1862.
  3. Johnny Weston: or, Christmas Eve at the White House. A Story for Children.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1862.
  4. Rainy Days, and How to Meet Them.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1863.
  5. Mark Churchill: or, The Boy in Earnest.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1863.
  6. Lessons of Love: or, Aunt Bertha's Visit to the Elms.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1863.
  7. Brothers and Sisters: or, True of Heart. A Story of Home-life.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1864.
  8. Poppy's Easter Holidays: A Story for Children.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1864.
  9. Roger's Apprenticeship: or, Five Years of a Boy's Life.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1865.
  10. Helen's Diary: or, Thirty Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1865.
  11. Katie's Work.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1865.
  12. Consideration: or, How Can we Help One Another.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1865.
  13. Ida: or, Living for Others. A Story for the Young.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1865.
  14. Brook Silvertone and The Lost Lilies: Two Stories for Children.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1865.
  15. Millicent Legh: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1866.
  16. The Crofton Cousins: A Tale for Children.  1 vol.  London: Frederick Warne, 1866.
  17. The Dawn of Life: or, Little Mildred's Story, written by herself.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1867.
  18. The Old Gateway: or, The Story of Agatha.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1867.
  19. Grannie's Wardrobe: or, The Lost Key.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1867.
  20. Violet Douglas: or, The Problems of Life.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1868.
  21. The Little Peat-Cutters: or, The Song of Love.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1868.
  22. Daisy Bright.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1868.
  23. Theodora's Childhood: or, The Old House at Wynbourn.  1 vol.  London: Frederick Warne, 1868.
  24. Little May's Legacy: and, The Story of a Basket.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1869.
  25. Grace Buxton: or, The Light of Home.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1869.
  26. Primrose: or, The Bells of Old Effingham.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1870.
  27. Edward's Wife: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1870.
  28. Christabel Kingscote: or, The Patience of Hope.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1870.
  29. The Story of the Two Margarets.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1870.
  30. Heart Service: or, The Organist's Children.  1 vol.  London: S. P. C. K., 1870.
  31. Three Little Sisters.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1871.
  32. To-day and Yesterday: or, A Story of Summer and Winter Holidays.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1871.
  33. Matthew Frost, Carrier: or, Little Snowdrop's Mission.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1872.
  34. Stellafont Abbey: or, "Nothing New".  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1872.
  35. Heights and Valleys: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1872.
  36. Between the Cliffs: or, Hal Forrester's Anchor.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1873.
  37. Mrs. Mainwaring's Journal.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1874.
  38. Now-a-days: or, King's Daughters.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1875.
  39. Three Little Brothers.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1875.
  40. Life's Aftermath: A Story of Quiet People.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1876.
  41. Mrs. Haycock's Chronicles: A Story of Life-service.  1 vol.  London: Home Words Publishing Office, 1877.
  42. Joanna's Inheritance: A Story of Young Lives.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1877.
  43. Lady Alice: or, Two Sides of a Picture.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1878.
  44. A Lily Among Thorns.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1878.
  45. Marjory: or, The Gift of Peace.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1878.
  46. True and Strong, and Other Home Tales.  1 vol.  London: Hand and Heart Publishing Office, 1878.
  47. The Rochemonts: A Story of Three Homes.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1879.
  48. Job Singleton's Heir and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1879.
  49. Framilode Hall: or, Before Honour is Humility.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1879.
  50. The Royal Law: or, The Words of the King. With Other Sunday Tales Illustrating Bible Truths.  1 vol.  London: Hand and Heart Publishing Office, 1879.
  51. Memories of Troublous Times: Being the History of Dame Alicia Chamberlayne of Ravensholme, Gloucestershire.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1880.
  52. A Chip of the Old Block: Being the Story of Lionel King, of Kingsholme Court.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1880.
  53. Ruby and Pearl: or, The Children at Castle Aylmer. A Story for Little Girls.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1880.
  54. A Rose without Thorns.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1880.
  55. A Violet in the Shade.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1880.
  56. Light on the Lily: or, A Flower's Message.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1880.
  57. Dorothy's Daughters.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1881.
  58. The Birth of the Century: or, Eighty Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1881.
  59. Heather and Harebell: A Story for Children.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1881.
  60. Dewdrops and Diamonds.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1882.
  61. Benvenuta: or, Rainbow Colours.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1882.
  62. Rex and Regina: or, The Song of the River.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1882.
  63. Constantia Carew: An Autobiography.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1883.
  64. Dayspring: A Story of the Time of Wiliam Tyndale, Reformer, Scholar and Martyr.  1 vol.  London: Home Words Publishing Office, 1883.
  65. Sir Valentine's Victory and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1883.
  66. In Colston's Days: A Story of Old Bristol.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1884.
  67. Mrs. Willoughby's Octave: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1884.
  68. My Grandmother's Pictures.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1884.
  69. Heathercliffe: or, It's No Concern of Mine.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1884.
  70. The Two Homes: A Story of Life Discipline.  1 vol.  London: Home Words Publishing Office, 1884.
  71. In the East Country with Sir Thomas Browne.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1885.
  72. The Mistress of Tayne Court.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1885.
  73. The Story of the Lost Emerald: or, Overcome Evil with Good.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1885.
  74. Cassandra's Casket.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1885.
  75. Michael's Treasures: or, Choice Silver.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1885.
  76. Over the Down: or, A Chapter of Accidents.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1885.
  77. No. XIII: or, The Story of the Lost Vestal.  1 vol.  London: Cassell, 1885.
  78. Under the Mendips: A Tale.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1886.
  79. Salome: or, "Let Patience have her Perfect Work".  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1886.
  80. The Tower on the Cliff: A Story Founded on a Gloucestershire Legend.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1886.
  81. Rhoda's Reward: or, "If Wishes were Horses".  1 vol.  London: Cassell, 1886.
  82. Eaglehurst Towers.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1887.
  83. In Four Reigns: The Recollections of Althea Allingham, 1785-1842.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1887.
  84. The Story of John Marbeck: A Windsor Organist of Three Hundred Years Ago. His Work and his Reward.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1887.
  85. The Two Swords: A Story of Old Bristol.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1887.
  86. Mistress Matchett's Mistake: A Very Old Story.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1887.
  87. Alma: or, The Story of a Little Music Mistress.  1 vol.  London: Swan Sonnenschein, 1888.
  88. On the Banks of the Ouse: or, Life in Olney a Hundred Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1888.
  89. Bishop's Cranworth: or, Rosamond's Lamp.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1888.
  90. Dulcibel's Day-dreams.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1888.
  91. Oliver's Old Pictures.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1888.
  92. Bristol Diamonds: or, The Hot Wells of the Year 1773.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1888.
  93. In the City of Flowers: or, Adelaide's Awakening.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1889.
  94. Her Season in Bath: A Story of Bygone Days.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1889.
  95. Chris and Tina: or, The Twins. A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1889.
  96. "The Line of Beauty": or, The Pierpoints of Linwood.  1 vol.  London: Home Words Publishing Office, 1889.
  97. Golden Silence: or, Annals of the Birkett Family of Crawford-under-Wold.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1889.
  98. Under Salisbury Spire in the Days of George Herbert: The Recollections of Magdalene Wydville.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1890.
  99. Up and Down the Pantiles: A Story of Tunbridge Wells a Hundred Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1890.
  100. When I was Young.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1890.
  101. The End Crowns All: A Life-story.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1890.
  102. Eastward Ho!: A Story for Girls.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1890.
  103. Fine Gold: or, Ravenswood Courtenay.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1890.
  104. Eventide Light: or, Passages in the Life of Dame Margaret Hoby.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1890.
  105. Curley's Crystal: or, A Light Heart Lives Long.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1890.
  106. Winchester Meads in the Time of Thomas Ken.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1891.
  107. Those Three: or, Little Wings. A Story for Girls.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1891.
  108. In the Purple.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1891.
  109. A Romance of the Undercliff: or, The Isle of Wight in 1799.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1891.
  110. My Lady Bountiful.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1891.
  111. Bristol Bells: A Story of the Eighteenth Century.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1892.
  112. Pat's Inheritance.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1892.
  113. Winifrede's Journal of her Life at Exeter and Norwich in the Days of Bishop Hall.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1892.
  114. Little Miss Joy.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1892.
  115. Little Queenie: A Story of Child-life Sixty Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1892.
  116. In the Service of Rachel, Lady Russell: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1893.
  117. Christopher's New Home.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1893.
  118. The Bride's Home.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1893.
  119. Nature's Gentleman: or, "Manners Makyth Man".  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1893.
  120. Boscombe Chine: or, Fifty Years After. A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1893.
  121. Bluebell: A Story of Child Life Now-a-days.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1893.
  122. Penshurst Castle in the Time of Sir Philip Sidney.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1894.
  123. The First Light on the Eddystone: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1894.
  124. Lettice Lawson's Legacy and Other Stories.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1894.
  125. Mother and Son: or, "I Will".  1 vol.  London: Home Words Publishing Office, 1894.
  126. The Close of St. Christopher's: A Story for Girls.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1894.
  127. Kenington Palace in the Days of Queen Mary II: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1895.
  128. The White King's Daughter: A Story of the Princess Elizabeth.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1895.
  129. Clement and Georgie: or, Manners Makyth Man.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1895.
  130. Lizette and Her Mission: or, Over the Moor.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1895.
  131. The Lady's Manor: or, Between Brook and River. A Tale.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1896.
  132. The Two Henriettas.  1 vol.  London: Partridge, 1896.
  133. By the North Sea: or, The Protector's Granddaughter.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1896.
  134. The Master of the Musicians: A Story of Handel's Days.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1896.
  135. An Escape from the Tower: A Story of the Jacobite Rising of 1715.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1896.
  136. Only Susan: Her Own Story.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1896.
  137. A Little Curiosity.  1 vol.  London: J. F. Shaw, 1896.
  138. Abigail Templeton: or, Brave Efforts. A Story of To-day.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, 1896.
  139. Lady Rosalind: or, Family Feuds.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1897.
  140. Castle Meadow: A Story of Norwich a Hundred Years Ago.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1897.
  141. In the Choir of Westminster Abbey: A Story of Henry Purcell's Days.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1897.
  142. A Haunt of Ancient Peace: Memories of Mr Nicholas Ferrar's House at Little Gidding, and of his Friends. A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1897.
  143. Better Late than Never.  1 vol.  London: Griffith and Farran, 1898.
  144. The Young Queen of Hearts: A Story of the Princess Elizabeth and her Brother Henry, Prince of Wales.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1898.
  145. Lady Maude's Help: or, The Story of Christian Moss.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1898.
  146. Under the Laburnums: A Story.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1898.
  147. Under the Dome of St. Paul's: A Story of Sir Christopher Wren's Days.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1898.
  148. Rose Deane: or, Christmas Roses.  1 vol.  Bristol: Arrowsmith, 1899.
  149. A Good-hearted Girl: or, A Present-day Heroine.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, 1899.
  150. Time Tries.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1899.
  151. The Parson's Daughter: Her Early Recollections, and How Mr. Romney Painted Her. A Story.  1 vol.  London: Seeley, 1899.
  152. Cross Purposes: or, The Deanes of Dean's Croft.  1 vol.  London: Griffith and Farran, 1899.
  153. The Thin End of the Wedge: A Story.  1 vol.  London: Jarrold and Son, 1900.
  154. A Pink of Perfection.  1 vol.  London: James Nisbet, 1900.