L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker

L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker
Lizzie Allen Harker (1863–1933) was a British novelist and playwright known for her popular novels in the early 20th century. Her works often explored social issues and relationships, blending humor with sharp observation. Among her most notable books are "Concerning Paul" (1907), a story of love and social class, and "Miss Esperance and Mr. Wycherly" (1911), a charming novel set in Edwardian England. Harker's writing gained a dedicated readership, though her works are lesser-known today.

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JAN SHE was something of a puzzle to the other passengers. They couldn't quite place her. She came on board the P. and O. at Marseilles. Being Christmas week the boat was not crowded, and she had a cabin to herself on the spar deck, so there was no "stable-companion" to find out anything about her. The sharp-eyed Australian lady, who sat opposite her at the Purser's table, decided... more...

CHAPTER I ELOQUENT "Father, what d'you think we'd better call him?" Mrs Gallup asked, when the baby was a week old; "have you thought of a name?" "I've fixed on a name," her husband replied, triumphantly. "The child shall be called Eloquent." "Eloquent," Mrs Gallup repeated, dubiously. "That's a queer name, isn't it? 'Tisn't... more...