A. L. O. E.

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A. L. O. E.

1821–1893

Best known by the pen name A.L.O.E., this Victorian writer produced a huge range of stories and poems for children and adults, often with a clear moral purpose. Late in life, she left England for India, where her missionary work became a major part of her story.

46 Audiobooks

The Story of a Needle

The Story of a Needle

by A. L. O. E.

Hold fast

Hold fast

by A. L. O. E.

Flora

Flora

by A. L. O. E.

True heroism

True heroism

by A. L. O. E.

Sheer Off: A Tale

Sheer Off: A Tale

by A. L. O. E.

The Crown of Success

The Crown of Success

by A. L. O. E.

Harold's Bride: A Tale

Harold's Bride: A Tale

by A. L. O. E.

Hymns and Poems

Hymns and Poems

by A. L. O. E.

The Rambles of a Rat

The Rambles of a Rat

by A. L. O. E.

The story of Dr. Duff

The story of Dr. Duff

by A. L. O. E.

Paul Harley's dream

Paul Harley's dream

by A. L. O. E.

About the author

Writing as A.L.O.E.—short for “A Lady of England”—Charlotte Maria Tucker was born in England on May 8, 1821. She became a remarkably prolific author, publishing fiction, poetry, and religious writing for both children and adults, and her books were widely read in the Victorian period.

Her work is often remembered for its lively storytelling paired with strong Christian themes. Readers who enjoy older moral tales and character-driven children's fiction may find her books especially interesting, since she wrote in a style that aimed to entertain while also teaching.

Later in life, Tucker traveled to India as a missionary and spent her final years there. She died in Amritsar on December 2, 1893, leaving behind a large body of work and a life that joined literature with religious service.