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Helene Hübener

April 14, 1843 – June 5, 1918

Helene Hübener began her literary career around the age of forty, drawing from a life rooted in religious upbringing and family responsibility. She dedicated herself to writing in any spare moments, often alongside domestic duties. Her early works explored her experiences as a governess and caretaker for her aunt, while later books incorporated the lives of her siblings who pursued careers as teachers and pastors. Never marrying, Hübener's faith-infused narratives, focusing on themes of home and family, continue to resonate with readers.