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Charlotte Mary Yonge was a prolific English novelist whose works were deeply influenced by her commitment to Anglo-Catholicism and the Oxford Movement. Beginning her writing career in 1848, she published around 100 novels, with "The Heir of Redclyffe" marking her first major success. The profits from her writings often supported charitable endeavors, including the Southern Cross schooner. Additionally, Yonge served as editor of the Monthly Packet, a magazine aimed primarily at British Anglican girls, showcasing her dedication to uplifting young women through literature.