Court Netherleigh - Wood, Henry
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About the Author Ellen Price (17 January 1814 - 10 February 1887), better known as Mrs. Henry Wood, was an English novelist. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia. Price was born in Worcester, on 17 January 1814. In 1836 she married Henry Wood, who worked in the banking and shipping trade in Dauphiné in the south of France, where they lived for 20 years. On the failure of Wood's business, the family (including four children)…mehr

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About the Author Ellen Price (17 January 1814 - 10 February 1887), better known as Mrs. Henry Wood, was an English novelist. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia. Price was born in Worcester, on 17 January 1814. In 1836 she married Henry Wood, who worked in the banking and shipping trade in Dauphiné in the south of France, where they lived for 20 years. On the failure of Wood's business, the family (including four children) returned to England and settled in Upper Norwood near London, where Ellen Wood turned to writing. This supported the family. Henry Wood died in 1866. She wrote over 30 novels, many of which (especially East Lynne) enjoyed remarkable popularity. Among the best known are Danesbury House, Oswald Cray, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles, The Channings, Lord Oakburn's Daughters and The Shadow of Ashlydyat. Her writing tone would be described as "conservative and Christian," occasionally expressing religious rhetoric. In 1867, Wood purchased the English magazine Argosy, which had been founded by Alexander Strahan in 1865. She wrote much of the magazine herself, but other contributors included Hesba Stretton, Julia Kavanagh, Christina Rossetti, Sarah Doudney and Rosa Nouchette Carey. Wood continued as its editor until her death in 1887, when her son Charles Wood took over. Wood's works were translated into many languages, including French and Russian. Leo Tolstoy, in a 9 March 1872 letter to his older brother Sergei, noted that he was "reading Mrs. Wood's wonderful novel In the Maze". Wood wrote several works of supernatural fiction, including "The Ghost" (1867) and the oft-anthologized "Reality or Delusion?" (1868). She died of bronchitis. (wikipedia.org)
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Ellen Wood (1814-1887), known by her married name as Mrs. Henry Wood, was a predominant figure in the world of Victorian literature, celebrated for her vast collection of novels, short stories, and literary contributions. Born Ellen Price in Worcester, England, she cultivated an early passion for reading and writing, which later burgeoned into a professional writing career. Mrs. Henry Wood's literary style is marked by her skillful use of domestic settings to explore themes of morality, social class, and gender roles within the context of mid-19th century England. Her narratives often intertwine suspense with didactic undercurrents, reflecting the Victorian taste for melodrama and moral discourse. Perhaps her most illustrious work, 'East Lynne', gained immense popularity and has been adapted into numerous plays and films, establishing Wood as a fundamental pillar of sensational fiction. Another noteworthy contribution to her oeuvre is 'Court Netherleigh', a novel that encapsulates her characteristic blend of mystery and familial issues, showcasing her prowess in creating engaging and intricate plotlines. Mrs. Henry Wood's influence extended beyond her own publications as she became the proprietor and editor of the Argosy magazine, where she featured works by other writers as well as serialized her own novels. Her literary legacy remains resonant, offering invaluable insight into Victorian society and its complexities.