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Novels

(The shorter novels for girls originally serialised in The Girl’s Own Paper and subsequently published by the Religious Tract Society are listed separately in section II. The pseudonymous novels by “Le Voleur”, attributed to Rosa Nouchette Carey in the B.L. catalogue, are listed in section VI.)

Unless otherwise indicated, the author of the following items is given as Rosa Nouchette Carey.

Nellie’s Memories

1. First ed. Nellie’s Memories “A domestic story” (N.B. Somewhat unusually, the author’s name is given in full for this first novel.) 3 vols. London: Tinsley, 1868. (vi) 300, (iv) 272, (iv) 279p.

2. [London: Tinsley, 1874 “second edition in 1 vol.” listed in publication details item 6].

3. London: Bentley, 1880. (viii) 432p.

4. New York: G. Munro, [1880]. 96p. “Seaside Library”.

5. “A New Edition” London: Bentley, 1892. (viii) 432p.

6. London: Macmillan, 1898. (viii) 432p. Reissue of item 5.

7. London & New York: Macmillan, 1900. 229p. Abridged edition for schools. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane.

8. New York: A.L. Burt, [190?]. 546p. Frontispiece, “Home Library”.

9. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1920]. 396p.

10. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [n.d.]. 346p.

Wee Wifie

11. First ed. Wee Wifie “By the author of ‘Nellie’s Memories'” 2 vols. London: Tinsley, 1869. (vi) 322, (vi) 311p.

12. London: Bentley, 1887. (viii) 421p. Revised with “extensive alterations” and the addition of “several, fresh chapters” (author’s preface; this edition has 42 chapters instead of the 35 in item 11).

13. New York: J.W. Lovell, [1887], 306p.

14. London: Macmillan, 1901. (viii) 421p. Reissue of item 12.

15. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 192Q – listed in publisher’s archives.]

Barbara Heathcote’s Trial

16. First ed. Barbara Heathcote’s Trial “By the author of “Nellie’s Memories” and “Wee Wifie”” 3 vols. London: Tinsley, 1871. (viii) 327, (vi) 299, (vi) 321p. (N.B. The original Tinsley binding of the B.L. copy of this novel has “By Rosa Nouchette Carey” on the spine.)

17. London: Bentley, 1883. (viii) 503p.

18. New York: G. Munro, [1885]. 540p.

19. London: Macmillan, 1898. (viii) 503p. Reissue of item 17.

20. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1909. (viii) 5Q3p.

21. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1922], 348p.

Robert Ord’s Atonement

22. First ed. Robert Ord’s Atonement “By the author of ‘Nellie’s Memories'” 3 vols. London: Tinsley, 1873. (viii) 312, (vi) 298, (vi) 297p.

23. London: Bentley, 1884. (viii) 467p.

24. New York: G. Munro, [1885]. 370p. “Seaside Library”.

25. New York: J.W. Lovell, [1887]. 385p.

26. London: Macmillan, 1898. (viii) 467p. Reissue of item 23.

Wooed and Married

27. First ed. Wooed and Married 3 vols. London: Tinsley, 1875. (vi) 268, (vi) 264, (vi) 256p.

28. London: Tinsley, 1875. 498p.

29. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1876. 498p.

30. London: Bentley, 1882. 498p. Reissue of item 28.

31. New York: J.W. Lovell, [1887]. 432p.

32. London: Macmillan, 1898. 498p. Reissue of item 30.

33. New York: F.M. Lupton, [n.d.]. 434p.

34. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1922]. 331p.

Heriot’s Choice

35. Heriot’s Choice “By the Author of Nellie’s Memories” serialisation in The Monthly Packet 24 “New Series” (July 1877) – 28 (October 1879).

36. First ed. 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1879. (viii) 290, (vi) 293, (vi) 308p.

37. London: Bentley, 1890. (x) 453p.

38. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

39. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1921], 379p.

Queenie’s Whim

40. First ed. Queenie’s Whim 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1881. (viii) 298, (viii) 320, (viii) 323p.

41. New York: G. Munro, [1887]. [Listed Library of Congress, p. not given.] “Seaside Library”.

42. London: Bentley, 1889. (vi) 477p.

43. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

44. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1923 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

Mary St. John

45. First ed. Mary St. John 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1882. (viii) 301, (viii) 301, (viii) 302p.

46. London: Bentley, 1891. (viii) 480p.

47. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

48. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1924]. 319p.

Not Like Other Girls

49. First ed. Not Like Other Girls 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1884. (vi) 316, (iv) 309, (iv) 352p.

50. New York: G. Munro, [1884], 79p. “Seaside Library”.

51. London: Bentley, 1885. (viii) 491p.

52. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

53. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1907. 463p.

54. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

55. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1921 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

For Lilias

56. First ed. For Lilias 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1885. (iv) 309, (iv) 298, (iv) 298p,

57. New York: G. Munro, [1885]. 399p. “Seaside Library”.

58. London: Bentley, 1892. (vi) 435p.

59. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

60. Philadelphia: J.B.Lippincott, 1904. 394p.

61. New York: A.L. Burt, [1915]. 424p.

Uncle Max

62. First ed. Uncle Max 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1887. (vi) 329, (vi) 328, (vi) 323p.

63. London: Bentley, 1887. 381p.

64. New York: G. Munro, [1887]. 430p. “Seaside Library”.

65. London: Macmillan, 1898. (vi) 474p.

66. New York: A.L.Burt, [190?]. 430p. Frontispiece.

67. New York: M.J. Ivers, [n.d.]. 430p.

Only the Governess

68. First ed. Only the Governess 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1888. (vi) 299, (vi) 311, (vi) 31lp.

69. London: Bentley, 1889 [1888]. (vi) 439p.

70. New York: J. W. Lovell, [1888]. 389p,

71. London: Macmillan, 1898. (vi) 439p. Reissue of item 69.

72. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, [1915]. 400p.

73. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1922 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

The Search for Basil Lyndhurst

74. First ed. The Search for Basil Lyndhurst (subsequent British editions give the title as Basil Lyndhurst) 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1889. (iv) 302, (iv) 322, (iv) 325p.

75. New York: G. Munro, [1889]. 468p.

76. New York: F.F. Lovell, [1889]. 472p.

77. London: Bentley, 1894. (vi) 490p.

78. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1899.

79. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1908. 472p.

80. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1924 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

Lover or Friend?

81. First ed. Lover or Friend? 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1890. (iv) 324, (vi) 310, (vi) 309p.

82. New York: United States Book Company, [1890]. 487p.

83. London: Bentley, 1893. (vi) 479p.

84. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1899.

85. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1923 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

“But Men Must Work”

86. First ed. “But Men Must Work” London: Bentley, 1892. 219p.

87. Mrs Romney, and ‘But Men Must Work’, Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine, Philadelphia 51 (1893) 513-608. (See items 95 – 97 for Mrs Romney.)

88. Mrs Romney, and ‘But Men Must Work’ London: Macmillan, 1899. (vi) 368p. (See items 95 – 97.)

89. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz, listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

Sir Godfrey’s Grand-daughters

90. First ed. Sir Godfrey’s Grand-daughters 3 vols. London: Bentley, 1892. (vi) 328, (vi) 338, (vi) 326p.

91. Leipzig: Tauchnitz, 1892. 319p.

92. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1892. 469p.

93. London: Bentley, 1895. (vi) 513p.

94. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1899.

Mrs Romney

95. First ed. Mrs Romney London: Bentley, [17 July] 1894. 215p.

95a. [Tauchnitz? Carey’s letter to Bentley 3 September 1894 (L9, Bentley Archives) suggests negotiations, but the title does not appear in the 1911 Complete List.]

96. See item 87.

97. See item 88.

The Old, Old Story

98. First ed. The Old, Old Story 3 vols. London: Bentley, [11 Sept.] 1894. (iv) 303, (iv) 327, (iv) 316p.

99. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1894. 496p.

100. London: Bentley, 1897. (vi) 496p.

101. Reissued London: Macmillan, 1898.

102. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

103. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1920 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

The Mistress of Brae Farm

104. First ed. The Mistress of Brae Farm London: Bentley, 1896. (vi) 428p.

105. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1897. 437p.

106. London: Macmillan, 1899. (vi) 428p. Reissue of item 104.

107. London:’ Hodder and Stoughton, [1920]. 334p.

Dr Luttrell ‘s First Patient

108. First ed. Dr. Luttrell ‘s First Patient London: Hutchinson, 1897. 322p.

109. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1897. 322p. Frontispiece, plates.

Other People’s Lives

110. First ed. Other People’s Lives London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1897. (vii) 359p.

111. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1898. 299p.

112. London: Macmillan, 1902. (vii) 359p.

Mollie’s Prince

113. First ed. Mollie’s Prince London: Hutchinson, 1898. (ix) 417p.

114. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1899 [1898]. 318p.

115. [Hutchinson 7d Copyright Novels – listed in Mary Cholmondeley Prisoners [1908] in this series.]

116. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1912. 318p.

My Lady Frivol

117. First ed. My Lady Frivol London: Hutchinson, 1899. 320p. “With sixteen full-page illustrations by Bertha Newcombe” including frontispiece.

118. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1900. 301p. “Illustrated by Bertha Newcombe”.

119. London: Hutchinson, [n.d.]. 276p.

120. London: Hutchinson, [n.d.]. 320p. Frontispiece by Bertha Newcombe, “Hutchinson & Co.’s 7d. Copyright Novels”.

Life’s Trivial Round

121. First ed. Life’s Trivial Round London: Hutchinson, 1900. (vii) 308p.”With 8 Full-page Illustrations By Sydney Aldridge”.

122. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1900. 288p.

123. [“Hutchinson’s New Sixpenny Novels”, listed in Mary Cholmondeley Prisoners London: Hutchinson, 1906]

Rue with a Difference

124. First ed. Rue with a Difference London: Macmillan, 1900. (vi) 475p.

125. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library, 20 September 1908, as no.405.]

126. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1901. 428p.

Herb of Grace

127. First ed. Herb of Grace London: Macmillan, 1901. (vi) 484p.

128. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library, 20 September 1908, as no.430.]

129. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1901. 440p.

130. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

The Highway of Fate

131. First ed. The Highway of Fate London: Macmillan, 1902. (vi) 506p.

132. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1902. (vi) 442p.

133. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library 20 September 1908, as no.449 . ]

134. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

135. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1924 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

A Passage Perilous

136. First ed. A Passage Perilous London: Macmillan, 1903. (vi) 455p.

137. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library 20 September 1908, as no.457.]

138. Philadelphia: J.E. Lippincott, 1903. 366p.

139. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

140. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1924 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

At the Moorings

141. First ed. At the Moorings London: Macmillan, 1904. (vi) 451p, 142. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library 20 September 1908, as no.482.]

143. Philadelphia and London: J.B. Lippincott, 1904. 409p.

144. [Leipzig: Tauchnitz. 2 vols. Listed in Tauchnitz Edition Complete List 1 December 1911.]

The Household of Peter

145. First ed. The Household of Peter London: Macmillan, 1905. (vi) 451p.

146. [Listed in Catalogue of Macmillan’s Colonial Library 20 September 1908, as no.498.]

147. Philadelphia and London: J.B. Lippincott, 1905. 453p.

No Friend Like a Sister

148. First ed. “No Friend Like a Sister” London: Macmillan, 1906. (viii) 442p.

149. Also issued in Macmillan’s Colonial Library, 1906.

150. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1906. 353p,

151. [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1922 – listed in publisher’s archives.]

The Angel of Forgiveness

152. First ed. The Angel of Forgiveness London: Macmillan, 1907. (vi) 436p.

153. Also issued in Macmillan’s Colonial Library, 1907.

154. Philadelphia and London: J.B. Lippincott, 1907. (v) 417p. Colour frontispiece by Mary E. Fratz.

The Sunny Side of the Hill

155. First ed. The Sunny Side of the Hill London: Macmillan, 1908. (vi) 444p.

156. Also issued in Macmillan’s Colonial Library, 1908.

157. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1908. (vi) 393p.

The Key of the Unknown

158. First ed. The Key of the Unknown London: Macmillan, 1909. (vi) 416p. Frontispiece photograph of author by Mr. W.J.W.Stocks.

159. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1909. (vi) 353p. Frontispiece.

Rosa Nouchette Carey

Rosa Nouchette Carey

by Jane Crisp

VFRG No. 16

Introduction

The Novels

Reception

Secondary Sources

Bibliography

Novels

The Girl’s Own Paper/Religious Tract Society Novels

Short Stories

Compilations

Non-Fiction

“Le Voleur” Novels

Letters

Critical and Biographical Sources

Publishers’ Archives

Addenda and Corrigenda

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