Mary Jane Holmes was an American writer born on April 5, 1825 in Massachusetts. She wrote nearly forty novels and many short stories, and is best known for works such as Tempest and Sunshine; The English Orphans; Lena Rivers; and Mildred. Her works are still widely read today and she is remembered as one of the most influential authors of the 19th century.
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💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
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About
The American Writer of nearly forty novels and many short stories, she is known for works such as Tempest and Sunshine; The English Orphans; Lena Rivers; and Mildred.
Before Fame
She started teaching school when she was just thirteen years old.
Trivia
She sold over two million copies of her books during her lifetime.
Family Life
She and her eight siblings were born in Massachusetts. She married Daniel Holmes in 1849.
Associated With
She sold more novels than any Writer of her generation, with the exception of Harriet Beecher Stowe.