Lifespan: 1812-1878
Nationality: English
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Types of Work: Novels
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Bio: Julia Cecilia Collinson was born Nov 25, 1812 to Rev. Richard John Collinson, Rector of Gateshead, in Durham, England. In 1831, at the age of 19 she married Walter de Wilton, who served as MP for the county of Glamorgan, and a wealthy man. Walter died in 1840, leaving her with small children to care for. In 1858, she married Richard Stretton, who died in 1868. She published her first book, The Lonely Island, in 1852. Julia died on July 17, 1878.
Novels:
The Valley of a Hundred Fires
The Lonely Island
The Queen of the County
Margaret and Her Bridesmaids
Mr and Mrs Asheton
The Ladies of Lovel-Leigh
Woman's Devotion
The Pemberton Family
Three Wives
The Lady of Glynne