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Helen Mathers

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in Misterton, Somerset, The United Kingdom

January 01, 1853

Died

January 01, 1920

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Ellen Buckingham Mathews (1853 - 1920) was a popular female English novelist during the late 19th and early 20th century. She was also known as Mrs Reeves after her marriage to Dr. Henry Reeves but was best known under her pen name, Helen Mathers.

She was born in Misterton, Somerset. Her first novel, "Comin' thro' the Rye" was published in 1875. It was partly based on people in her life and on her own early romantic experiences. She also acknowledged Rhoda Broughton as an early influence. She continued to write until her death. Her last novel was published posthumously. ...more

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	The Fate of Fenella by Helen Mathers, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle liked it 3.00 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 1892 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comin' Thro' the Rye; A Novel 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1875 — 64 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Heather From the Brae: Scottish Character Sketches it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eyre'S Acquittal: A Sequel to 'Story of a Sin' 1884 Leather Bound it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009 — 41 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“The gossip of the smoking room, the little tattle of the the clubs, penetrate, as a fine drizzling rain penetrates one's clothing, into the consciousness of most men.”
― Helen Mathers, The Fate of Fenella

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“It is curious that a man's sense of humour is usually entirely in abeyance when matters of stern import engross him, while a woman's is usually at its keenest when tragedy is in the air.”
― Helen Mathers, The Fate of Fenella

tags: character, human-nature, humour, men, women

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