Tag #19Th Century Women Writers

How did Mary Fortune's personal life, particularly her relationships and legal issues, influence the themes and content of her fiction?

Mary Fortune's biography intertwines fact and fiction, mirroring the complexities of her life and career. Authors Brown and Sussex pieced together her story from fragmented sources like newspaper articles, court records, and literary works published under pseudonyms. This fragmented narrative reflects the difficulties women faced in achieving recognition during the 19th century.