Poet. Pseudonym: “Caris Brooke,” “C. Brooke.” Born in Sandhurst, Berkshire. Half-sister
of Edith Nesbit, with whom she published poetry in *Easter-tide: Poems*. Married John
Deakin in 1875 and moved to Manchester. Biographical information: Julia Briggs, *A
Woman of Passion: The Life of E. Nesbit*, New Amsterdam Books, 2000. (KH, CC)