A Countess from Canada (Esprios Classics) - Marchant, Bessie
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Bessie Marchant (1862-1941) was a prolific English writer of adventure novels featuring young female heroines. She was married at age 27 to Jabez Ambrose Comfort, a Baptist minister 28 years her senior. She began writing for publication shortly after her daughter Constance was born in 1891. She published most of her work under the name Bessie Marchant, but occasionally published as Bessie Marchant Comfort or Mrs J A. Comfort. And a few books for boys, published under the name John Comfort are attributed to her. Marchant was born in Kent, and despite never leaving England herself, she wrote close to 150 novels set in locations around the world.…mehr

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Bessie Marchant (1862-1941) was a prolific English writer of adventure novels featuring young female heroines. She was married at age 27 to Jabez Ambrose Comfort, a Baptist minister 28 years her senior. She began writing for publication shortly after her daughter Constance was born in 1891. She published most of her work under the name Bessie Marchant, but occasionally published as Bessie Marchant Comfort or Mrs J A. Comfort. And a few books for boys, published under the name John Comfort are attributed to her. Marchant was born in Kent, and despite never leaving England herself, she wrote close to 150 novels set in locations around the world.
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Bessie Marchant (1862-1941) was a prolific English writer known for her adventure novels, particularly those featuring young female protagonists. Born in the United Kingdom, Marchant published over 150 novels, many of which were set in exotic or adventurous locations. Her stories often centered on brave young heroines facing various challenges, ranging from school life to thrilling expeditions in far-off lands. Marchant wrote most of her work under her own name but occasionally used the pseudonym Bessie Marchant Comfort or Mrs. J.A. Comfort. Her books were popular in their time and remain beloved by readers of historical and adventure fiction. Many of her novels have been reprinted and continue to captivate modern audiences with their themes of bravery, loyalty, and personal growth. Some of her most notable works include By Honour Bound, A Countess from Canada, and The Adventurous Seven. Marchant's writing was especially appealing to young readers, and her stories often dealt with themes of perseverance and character development. She passed away in 1941 in Charlbury, leaving behind a legacy of adventure and empowerment in literature.