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1 Severed Carl Brickett , 1892 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , August vol. 27 no. 327 1892; (p. 667-668) Romance of fallen fortunes, factory work, and a jealous sister's machinations undone. Ruth Marvin works in a factory to support her paralysed father, refusing the help of her sister's husband whom her father had never trusted. She is discovered there by her former suitor who had allowed their engagement to be broken through her sister's falsehood. Slight. (PB)
1 Lifted Shadows Carl Brickett , 1884 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 19 no. 230 1884; (p. 591-592) Slight romance of the trials and separations of two young lovers - first by her father then by her scheming and jealous relatives. Several unlikely reversals of fortune, including an inheritance from Australia, in a very short space. (PB)
1 Reputed Riches Carl Brickett , 1882 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 17 no. 205 1882; (p. 563-564) Slight romance, probably set in USA. Gladys Alcott is attracted by her grave and thoughtful suitor until a tale of his cowardice and the charms of another tempt her to marry the latter. An overheard conversation and her rescue from a fire reveal the true state of affairs. (PB)
1 Saved from Himself Carl Brickett , 1882 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 18 no. 209 1882; (p. 87) A girl's promise to her mother not to marry anyone of 'intemperate habits' saves the man she loves from alcohol and turns him into a temperance lecturer. Exemplary tale; weak. (PB)
1 Daisy Carl Brickett , 1881 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 17 no. 197 1881; (p. 107-108) Tepid romance of a lady's companion who reveals her broken engagement to her sympathetic employer - and has the breach repaired. 'Found at last', etc. (PB)
1 Pride's Overthrown Carl Brickett , 1880 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 15 no. 181 1880; (p. 536-537) Loss of fortune and her father's paralysis prove the true strength of a beauty's character ... she recovers from a physical collapse and the man she spurned eventually returns. Light romance. (PB)
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