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I have just uploaded Marryat's preface to Veronique, in which she defends her use of the sensation genre and denounces her critics. … [Read more...] about Preface to Veronique added

I've just added  a synopsis of Petronel.  Not my favourite of Marryat's novels, but an interesting contrast with Nelly Brooke. … [Read more...] about Synposis of Petronel added

A new critical edition of Her Father's Name, edited by Greta Depledge, is now available from Victorian Secrets. … [Read more...] about New critical edition of Her Father's Name

I have just added a synopsis of For Ever and Ever.  I'm afraid it's rather long, and you'd be forgiven for thinking it might be quicker to read the novel.  I shall give it a vigorous edit when time permits. … [Read more...] about Synopsis of For Ever and Ever added

A new critical edition of The Dead Man's Message, edited by Greta Depledge, is now available from Victorian Secrets. … [Read more...] about New critical edition of The Dead Man's Message