Illness after the birth of her children contributed to a break in her writing career, which was resumed with the novel "Olivia, or, The Deserted Bride" in 1787. Next came a conduct book containing moral essays "for her children's guidance", called the "Parental Monitor". These appeared in two volumes in 1788 by subscription, one applying to girls and one to boys. The verdict of a modern critic: "Intended as a guide to her children in the event of her death, it advocated acceptance of one's lot and dependence on adults." Two further novels, "Darnley Vale, or, Emelia Fitzroy" (1789) and "Ellen Woodley" (1790) were both reviewed in the "Monthly Review". In 1796 there were two reprints of her "Parental Monitor", one in London and one in Dublin.