Surname: Hay Forename(s): Mary Cecil b. 10 January 1840. d. 24 July 1886. VIAF.
Poet, prolific novelist and short story writer. Pseudonyms: “Mark Hardcastle,” “Markham
Howard.” Born in Shrewsbury. Remained unmarried. Serialized her novels in periodicals.
Biographical information: Cushing, p. 184; At the Circulating Library; ODNB. (CC, AC)