Susan Edmonsone Ferrier (1782 - 1854)
Scotland

Susan Edomosone Ferrier was the tenth child born into a wealthy family. The large family shared a close bond throughout life. The Presbyterian Church was important in Ferrier's life. She received education at Mr. Stalker's Academy, however, Ferrier was primarily educated by her elder siblings. Upon the death of her mother in 1797, great detriment occurred to Ferrier's mental state. Ferrier often traveled to London to visit her sister Helen. In later life, Ferrier underwent evangelical conversion and joined the Free Church. From conviction she gave up writing fiction.

Works
The Marriage (1818)
The Inheritance (1824)
Destiny (1831)

Sources:

Homepage. 2001. http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~crumey/susan_edmonstone_ferrier.html