Author: Beata Francis
Author: Beata Francis (1842–1899)
Biography: Beata Francis was born in 1842 in Sculcoates, the daughter of barrister Henry Ralph Francis. She never married and lived with family her whole life. In her thirties, she began writing writing fiction, mostly aimed at young adult readers. However, she was better known as a singer. Francis lived in various parts of England and died on 9 December 1899 in London. The great grand-daughter of Sir Philip Francis, she was editing his correspondence when she died.
References: Boase; British Census (1851, 1871); Probate; St. James's Gazette (6 January 1900)
Fiction Titles:
- Fables and Fancies. 1 vol. London: William Isbister, 1874.
- Slyboots and Other Farmyard Chronicles. 1 vol. London: Alexander Strahan, 1879.