Her second son, Vivian, was the model of the title character in her
children's novel, "Little Lord Fauntleroy." Mrs. Burnett found
inspiration for the character in Vivian's blonde curls and Oscar Wilde's style of dress.
Second husband, Stephen Townsend (1859-1914) was also, according to the NY Times, a surgeon, lecturer and author, as well as appearing on the stage as William Dennis.