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Phyllis Matthewman

Born

in Leeds, The United Kingdom

January 19, 1896

Died

July 06, 1979

Genre

Children's Books, Romance

Influences

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, Dorita Fairlie Bruce ...more

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Born in 1896 in Leeds, Phyllis Barton (Matthewman) was the daughter of insurance manager Thomas Barton, and his wife, Ada Mary Pollard. She attended Leeds High School, but was prevented from seeking a higher education by the premature death of her father. Married to Sydney Matthewman in 1930, she lived with him in Leeds, Tottenham, Hindhead, Gosport and Merstham (Surrey), taking a position as a secretary when he had a breakdown. It was at this point that Matthewman began to write, aided by Sidney, who often helped with her plotting and characterization.

Matthewman was acquainted with celebrated school story author Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, through her aunt, and when Sydney Matthewman set up a literary agency in the late 1940s, Brent-Dyer became ...more

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Phyllis Matthewman’s books

Average rating: 3.7 · 99 ratings · 31 reviews · 71 distinct works • Similar authors

	Chloe Takes Control (Daneswood, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1940 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Queerness of Rusty (Daneswood, #2) 3.93 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 1941 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pat at the Helm (Daneswood, #6) 3.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 1947 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A New Role for Natasha (Daneswood, #4) 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1947 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thanks to Mr Jones 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1948 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Justice For Jacqueline (Daneswood, #5) 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1946 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Josie Moves Up (Daneswood, #3) 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1943 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Intrusion of Nicola (Daneswood, #7) 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1948	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Make Up Your Mind, Nurse really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1964 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	William C. Burns it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars