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She was the daughter of Morgan Peter Kavanagh (died 1874 ), author of various philological works and some poems. Julia spent several years of her early life with her parents in Normandy , laying there the foundation of a mastery of the French Language and insight into French modes of thought, which was perfected by her later frequent and long residences in France . Kavanagh's literary career began with her arrival in ); ''French Women of Letters'' ( 1862 ); ''English Women of Letters'' ( 1862 ); ''Woman in France during the 18th Century'' ( 1850 ); and ''Women of Christianity'' ( 1852 ). The scenes of her stories are almost always laid in France, and she handles her French themes with fidelity and skill. Her style is simple and pleasing rather than striking; and her characters are interesting without being strongly individualized. Her most popular novels were perhaps ''Adele'' ( 1837 ), ''Queen Mab'' ( 1863 ), and ''John Dorrien'' ( 1875 ). She was a prolific contributor to periodical literature and also wrote many biographical sketches. On the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War Julia Kavanagh moved with her mother from Paris to Rouen . She died at Nice . PUBLICATIONS
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