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Mrs. Perring
A Victorian children’s writer whose gentle stories follow small adventures, family life, and the everyday lessons woven into growing up. Writing as “Mrs. Perring,” she published tales such as The Story of a Mouse, Aunt Mary, and The Adventures of a Penny.
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Aunt Mary
by Mrs. Perring
About the author
Writing under the name Mrs. Perring, Jane Eliza Perring was a 19th-century British author of children’s fiction. A reliable Victorian literature reference identifies her as Jane Eliza Marshall Perring (1798–1881) and notes that she was born in Portsea and later married newspaper editor and proprietor Robert Perring.
Her books were aimed at young readers and often centered on domestic life, animals, and simple moral adventures. Titles linked with her include The Story of a Mouse, The Story of a Dog, Aunt Mary, The Three Sisters, Sybil Grey, and The Adventures of a Penny, showing a fondness for lively, accessible storytelling.
Although detailed biographical information is limited, her surviving works suggest a writer interested in kindness, character, and the small dramas of ordinary life. That makes her a charming author for listeners who enjoy classic Victorian children’s literature with a warm, old-fashioned feel.