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Mrs. Henry Clarke
1853–1908
Best known for historical fiction and children's stories, this Victorian writer brought a brisk, readable energy to the past. She also worked in education, and several of her books draw on Cornish settings and themes.
2 Audiobooks
Miss Merivale's Mistake
by Mrs. Henry Clarke
The Bushranger's Secret
by Mrs. Henry Clarke
About the author
Born Amy Key in Plymouth on April 17, 1853, she wrote under the name Mrs. Henry Clarke. She became known as an English author of historical fiction and children's books, and reference sources also describe her as an educator.
She published widely in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with titles including The Bushranger's Secret, Miss Merivale's Mistake, and Black Will. Some accounts note that she began publishing young, and modern readers still come across her work through library archives and reprints.
She died on March 4, 1908. Though not as famous now as some of her contemporaries, she remains an appealing figure for readers who enjoy rediscovering Victorian popular fiction, especially stories written for younger audiences and historical adventures.