Bad Hugh - Holmes, Mary Jane
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Mary Jane Holmes (1825-1907) was an important early author of "woman's fiction" (also known as "domestic fiction" or "sentimental fiction" in the mid to late 19th century. Her novels include "Tempest and Sunshine," "The English Orphans," "Dora Deane" and "The Rector of St. Mark's," among others.

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Mary Jane Holmes (1825-1907) was an important early author of "woman's fiction" (also known as "domestic fiction" or "sentimental fiction" in the mid to late 19th century. Her novels include "Tempest and Sunshine," "The English Orphans," "Dora Deane" and "The Rector of St. Mark's," among others.
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Mary Jane Holmes (1825-1907) was a prolific American author, revered for her enthralling domestic novels that captivated readers in the post-Civil War era. Born in Brookfield, Massachusetts, Holmes specialized in crafting melodramatic tales that often explored themes of love, social status, and morality, reflecting the genteel society of her time. She was one of the bestselling authors of her day, with a writing career that spanned over four decades, during which she penned some 39 novels and numerous short stories. One of her notable works, 'Bad Hugh' (1885), exemplifies Holmes's literary style, interweaving romance with complex moral underpinnings, thus inviting readers to contemplate the societal norms of her period. Holmes's narratives were characterized by their strong, occasionally controversial, female protagonists and elaborate plotlines. Despite being less recognized in contemporary literary discourse, her works offer valuable insight into 19th-century American life and the early development of romantic fiction in the United States. Mary Jane Holmes remains a significant, though often underappreciated, figure in the pantheon of 19th-century American women writers.