L. T. Meade L. T. Meade i(A5926 works by) (birth name: Elizabeth Thomasina Meade)
Born: Established: 5 Jun 1844 Cork (County),
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Ireland,
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 27 Oct 1914 Oxford, Oxfordshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Female
Heritage: Irish
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1 The Apostles Spoons L. T. Meade , 1914 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Town and Country Journal , 27 May vol. 86 no. 2312 1914; (p. 35-37)
1 The Secret of Emu Plain L. T. Meade , Robert Eustace , 1904 single work short story crime
— Appears in: Oracle of Maddox Street 1904; Dead Witness : Best Australian Mystery Stories 1989; (p. 83-101)
1 y separately published work icon Oracle of Maddox Street L. T. Meade , London : Ward, Lock , 1904 Z1035640 1904 selected work short story
1 y separately published work icon A Very Naughty Girl L. T. Meade , London : Chambers , 1901 Z1280695 1901 single work children's fiction children's

'School story set in England about a girl born and brought up in Tasmania.' Source: Australian Children's Books A Bibliography Volume One 1774-1972.(1992): 271.

'Evelyn Wynford, heiress of Castle Wynford, when she arrives from Tasmania at her uncle's house, is wilful, selfish, vain, and unladylike. As the story develops, her aunt, her cousin, and others begin to have a healthy influence over her; then certain serious troubles humble her, and leave her much changed and truly repentant.' Source: publisher's catalogue at the back of The Empire's Children.

2 y separately published work icon A Life for a Love L. T. Meade , 1890 1890-1891 Z1096934 1890 single work novel Gerald Wyndham, only son of a poor English rector and beloved brother of seven sisters, falls in love with rich and beautiful Valentine Paget. Her obsessive and evil father allows Gerald to marry her on condition that he can enjoy a year's full life with her. Gerald's life is heavily insured and he agrees to impersonate death only to save Valentine from dishonour and knowledge of her father's evil. Meanwhile, a former suitor, Adrian Carr, takes Gerald's place as curate, eventually falling for Gerald's sister. Things start to go awry fast, despite Valentine falling in love with Gerald. Mr Paget tries to do a shady deal with Gerald to collect his insurance money (following the latter's fake death) but Gerald leaves for Sydney. Mr Paget prevents Valentine's last ditch effort to meet Gerald at Southampton. Gerald is lost at sea, Valentine has a son and Mr Paget's business remains solvent ... Reunions three years later reveal Gerald working for the poor in East London. Further twists and turns occur before repentance and restitution. (PB)
1 y separately published work icon The Lady of the Forest L. T. Meade , London : S. W. Partridge , 1888 Z1280569 1888 single work children's fiction children's ' Story about different children claiming the inheritance of the Avonsyde estate. The successful heir comes from Australia and 2 chapters are set in Australia.' Australian Children's Books A Bibliography Volume One 1774-1972. (1992): 271.
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