Elizabeth Hardy (novelist) facts for kids

Elizabeth Hardy (born in 1794, died in 1854) was an Irish writer who wrote novels. She kept her identity a secret, so all her books were published without her name on them. She passed away in London, England, in a place called Queen's Bench Prison. This was a place where people who had financial difficulties and owed money would stay. She had faced these difficulties after making an investment in a bank that didn't turn out well.

Books by Elizabeth Hardy

Elizabeth Hardy wrote several interesting novels during her lifetime. Here are some of her known works:

• Michael Cassidy, or the Cottage Gardener. (Published in 1845).
• Owen Glendower or The Prince of Wales: A Historical Romance. (Published in London by R. Bentley in 1849). This book tells a story from history.
• The Fiery Chief, Owen Glendower: A Historical Romance. (Published in London by R. Bentley in 1851). This is another historical romance, likely a follow-up or retelling of the previous one.
• The Confessor: a Jesuit Tale of the Times, Founded on Fact. (Published in London by Clarke, Beeton in 1854). This book was a story based on real events, focusing on religious themes.