 Ann Hatton in 1835. | |
| Author | Ann Hatton |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Minerva Press |
Publication date | 1821 |
| Media type | |
Lovers and Friends; or, Modern Attachments is an 1821 novel by the British author Ann Hatton, written under her pseudonym Ann of Swansea. [1] [2] It was published in five volumes by Minerva Press, one of the last to bear the name of the publishing house. [3]
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