Author: Frances Maitland Savill
Author: Frances Maitland Savill (1837–1917)
Biography: Frances Maitland Savill was born around 1837 in Colchester, the daughter of solicitor Joseph Savill. She never married and turned her hand to fiction, mainly writing for the R.T.S. Late in life she moved to Clacton-on-Sea where she was active in animal welfare and children's organizations. She died on 12 May 1917 in Clacton-on-Sea.
References: British Census (1851, 1881, 1911); Clacton Graphic (19 May 1917); Probate
Fiction Titles:
- The Flying Postman and Other Stories. 1 vol. London: R. T. S., 1879.
- The Holiday Governess and Other Stories. 1 vol. London: R. T. S., 1879.
- Jack and Shag, and Other Stories. 1 vol. London: R. T. S., 1879.
- Lilian Mortimer: A Story of Ritualism in the Present Day. 1 vol. London: John Snow, 1880.
- The Hidden Bible, and Other Stories: Memorials of Suffering for Conscience Sake. 1 vol. London: John Snow, 1881.
- The Beautiful House with Its Seven Pillars. 1 vol. London: R. T. S., 1883.
- Hettie: or, Not Forsaken. 1 vol. London: J. F. Shaw, 1883.