Henry Maria Huntley Richardson, a renowned Australian author, entered this world on January 3, 1870, in the picturesque suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This remarkable individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, garnering widespread acclaim for her captivating works, including the esteemed novels "Rhapsody", first published in 1954, "The Getting of Wisdom", which was released in 1977, and "The Bathers", a 2003 publication.
Throughout her remarkable life, Richardson was blessed with a loving partnership with John George Robertson, her devoted husband. Tragically, her life came to a close on March 30, 1946, in the charming town of Hastings, located in the picturesque county of East Sussex, England, United Kingdom.