literature, and the uncommonness of an independent voice of a woman, More continued to write. In 1767, a man by the name of William Turner asked for More’s hand in marriage. Turner, a wealthy squire, was acquainted with the Park Street School through his cousins that attended. This squire, whom was 20 years older than More, owned a large estate in Belmont, Wraxall. After six years together, More was declined her wedding date three times. Eventually, More called of the engagement with Turner. As an outcome of this engagement, More received £200 from Turner. William Roberts, More’s first biographer, described Turner and More’s relationship in Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Mrs. Hannah More. He discussed the importance of the annuity
