Novel 324: Annie E. Wickham, Loveday (1896)
A Cornish farmer rescues from shipwreck a man of dubious antecedents, along with his daughter and niece.
Annie E. Wickham published two novels, both in 1896. Nothing else appears to be known about her.
The novel has “much originality” and “one of the most fascinating scoundrels who have ever appeared in fiction.” Spectator, April 4, 1896
It “has charm—charm of manner, of matter. It is above all things fresh.” Athenaeum, April 4, 1896
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