Published in 1833, this two-volume biography explores the lively personal, theatrical and literary life of an eighteenth-century actress and author.

Through an examination of her complete works and public response to them, Robertson gauges the extent of Inchbald's reputation as the dignified Mrs Inchbald, as

A collection of biographies of five English women authors supplemented by diary entries and selections from the authors' writings.

A collection of biographies of five English women authors supplemented by diary entries and selections from the authors' writings.