Anna Maria Hall, born Anna Maria Fielding on January 6, 1800, in Dublin, Ireland, was an Irish novelist who wrote under the pen name ""Mrs. S. C. Hall."" At the age of 15, she moved from Ireland to England, where she eventually married Samuel Carter Hall, a writer on art and a prominent figure in literary circles. The couple shared a deep literary partnership, with Anna Maria often contributing to various journals and publications. Samuel Carter Hall later reflected on their lives together in his memoir Retrospect of a Long Life, providing insights into their personal and professional relationship. Throughout her career, Anna Maria Hall was known for her novels, short stories, and travel writings, which explored themes of social class, morality, and the lives of women in Victorian society. She was highly regarded for her ability to craft compelling characters and her focus on domestic life. In addition to her fiction, she was also an active philanthropist and a supporter of social causes. Anna Maria Hall passed away on January 30, 1881, at the age of 81, in Molesey, United Kingdom. Her works, especially those written under her pen name, remain a testament to her contributions to 19th-century literature.
