Jonquil Jonquil i(A76193 works by)
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1 My Library Jonquil , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , November vol. 7 no. 78 1871; (p. 149-150)
Reflects on the consolations offered by books when friends fail, particularly poets (including Gordon) and history. Reveals that the library is the Tasmanian Public Library.
1 Tittle Tattle Jonquil , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , December vol. 5 no. 55 1869; (p. 238)
On gossip, bred especially by idle woman. (PB)
1 A Plea For Wives Jonquil , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 5 no. 52 1869; (p. 40)
On wives' need for entertainment and intellectual stimulation. (PB)
1 A Trip to Paris, and its Consequences Jonquil , 1868 single work short story romance

'1856, and Ella, the daughter of a widowed Devon gentleman, travels to Paris to see her older brother, Arthur, in company with three other ladies, one of them – Florence – her own age. After pleasure, a riding accident, and Florence's engagement, she returns to England and, in 1858, becomes engaged herself – to her younger brother's friend.' (PB)

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