The Governess

The Governess

Marguerite Gardiner

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104913687
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The Governess: And The Belle Of A Season is a novel written by Marguerite Gardiner in 1840. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Lady Emily, who is forced to become a governess due to her family’s financial troubles. She is hired by a wealthy family to teach their children and soon becomes close to the family’s eldest son, Lord William. However, their relationship is frowned upon by society due to their class differences.Meanwhile, Lady Emily’s cousin, Lady Caroline, is the belle of the season and is pursued by many suitors, including the dashing Lord George. However, Lady Caroline’s heart belongs to another man, and she must navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations.As the story unfolds, Lady Emily and Lady Caroline’s lives become intertwined, and they must both make difficult choices that will impact their futures. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in 19th century England.Overall, The Governess: And The Belle Of A Season is a captivating historical romance that transports readers to a bygone era and offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy and their servants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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