Mary Gresley, and an Editor's Tales

First published in 1871, 'Mary Gresley, and an Editor's Tales' is a collection of short stories from popular author Anthony Trollope. Each story is narrated by a kindly editor, recalling encounters from his long career. The title tale follows the story of young Mary, a girl with literary ambitions but no real talent. Engaged to an invalid curate who disapproves of her writing, she nevertheless persuades the sympathetic editor that she must support her household with her writing, and so he endeavours to help her. Other stories in the collection include 'The Spotted Dog', 'The Turkish Bath' and 'Mrs Brumby'.