author
Mrs. Henry Clarke
1853–1908
A Victorian storyteller with a gift for adventure, she wrote historical fiction and children's books, often drawing on Cornwall for setting and atmosphere. Her work pairs brisk plots with a strong sense of place.
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 published under the name Mrs. Henry Clarke and became known as an English writer of historical fiction and children's books. She was educated at Newnham College, Cambridge, and also worked in education, serving as the first headmistress of Truro High School.
She began writing young and went on to produce a long list of novels and stories for both adults and younger readers. Several of her books are set in Cornwall, a region closely tied to her family background and one that gave her fiction much of its local color.
She died on March 4, 1908. Though not as widely remembered as some of her contemporaries, she remains an appealing Victorian author for readers who enjoy historical adventure, school stories, and children's fiction.