The Constable's Tower

Charlotte Mary Yonge was a prolific English novelist whose works, influenced by her devotion to the Church of England and the Oxford Movement, reflect the values of Anglo-Catholicism. Beginning her writing career in 1848, she published around 100 works, with her first major success, The Heir of Redclyffe, funding charitable endeavors. Additionally, she served as the long-time editor of the Monthly Packet, a magazine aimed at British Anglican girls, showcasing her commitment to both literature and community service.