Susan Edmonstone Ferrier
Susan Edmonstone Ferrier | |
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Susan Ferrier from an engraving after the 1836 portrait by R. Thorburn | |
| Born | 7 September 1782 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 5 November 1854 (aged 72) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Resting place | St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Notable works | Marriage The Inheritance Destiny |
Susan Edmonstone Ferrier (7 September 1782 – 5 November 1854) was a Scottish novelist. Her novels, giving vivid accounts of Scottish life and presenting sharp views on women's education, remained popular throughout the 19th century.