Queen Victoria's Women Novelists: A Book of Appreciations, by Alexandra, Mrs.; Linton, I. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn); Lyle, Edna; McQuoid, Katherine S. (Katherine Sarah); Marshall, Emma; Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret); Parr, Louise; Sergeant, Adelina; Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), is an important analytical work that illuminates and evaluates the work of prominent women writers of the reign of Queen Victoria. The book examines the role of women in the literature of the 19th century, their themes, style and influence on society at that time. The authors consider the work of each writer separately, revealing her unique contribution to the literary world and cultural environment of the Victorian era. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in history and literature, as well as for fans of the works of great women writers of past centuries.