Miss Frances Merley: A Novel is a literary work of fiction written by John Elliott Curran and first published in 1888. The novel is set in the 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Frances Merley, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Frances is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is passionate about literature and the arts. However, her life takes a turn when her father dies, leaving her with a large fortune but no male guardian...