Mary Pilkington


Mary Pilkington was an English novelist and poet. Many of the novels were written for children.

Biography

She was born in Cambridge, England. Her father died when she was aged 15, and she went to live with her grandfather. The man who had taken over her father's medical practice became Mary's husband in 1786. While he was away working as a naval surgeon, she took work as a governess.
Pilkington's portrait, painted by Joseph Slater Jr., is held by the Royal Collection Trust An engraving of her by James Hopwood the Elder is held by the National Portrait Gallery, London, and another by Isaac Slater is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Many of her novels were written for children.

Selected works