Julia Frankau
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Julia Frankau (née Davis; 30 July 1859 – 17 March 1916)[1] was a successful novelist who wrote under the name Frank Danby. Her first novel was published in 1887: Dr. Phillips: A Maida Vale Idyll. Its portrayal of London Jews and Jewish life, and its depiction of murder by a doctor were controversial. This was followed by more Frank Danby novels and by books on other subjects, including engraving, which were sometimes written under her own name. Frankau continued to write until the time of her death.
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Born | Julia Davis (1859-07-30)30 July 1859 Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 17 March 1916(1916-03-17) (aged 56) London, England |
Pen name | Frank Danby |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | British |
Genre | Novels |
Subject | Jewish life in London |
Spouse | Arthur Frankau |
Children | Gilbert Frankau, Ronald Frankau, Jack Frankau, Joan Frankau |
Relatives | Owen Hall, Eliza Davis |
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For other people with the same surname, see Frankau (surname).