Charlotte yonge autobiography

CHARLOTTE MARY YONGE (1823–1901)
Charlotte Yonge lived at Otterbourne (outside Winchester) all her life but her name was known throughout the United Kingdom, the British Empire, the USA and (via translations of her books) in Europe too.

Her best-selling novels were loved by millions, and the influence of her vividly presented characters had a lasting impact on her readers.

Charlotte yonge autobiography

She also wrote many non-fiction works: history, biography, natural history, and folklore; and for over forty years she edited a periodical for girls, The Monthly Packet.

THE YONGES AND BARGUSES OF OTTERBOURNE
William Yonge came from Puslinch near Torquay, but met and fell in love with Fanny Bargus of Otterbourne.

Their love was tested by her mother’s stipulation that they could only marry if William gave up his promising career in an infantry regiment. This was a real sacrifice for William, who had fought in the Peninsula and at Waterloo, and had been gazetted Lieutenant.

But he moved into his mother