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Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles (1873)

Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles (1873)

Guernsey, Lucy Ellen

Hardcover

Historical FiguresGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1436656141
ISBN13: 9781436656146
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles is a novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and first published in 1873. The story is set in the early 18th century in England and follows the life of Lady Betty Corbet, a young aristocrat who is in need of a governess. The governess who is hired to teach her is Miss Mildred Arkell, a young woman who is well-educated and has a gentle and kind nature.As Lady Betty and Miss Arkell begin to spend more time together, they develop a close bond and become good friends. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when Lady Betty's cousin, Sir Harry Corbet, arrives on the scene. Sir Harry is a selfish and arrogant man who is determined to marry Lady Betty and inherit her family's wealth.As the story unfolds, Lady Betty and Miss Arkell must navigate the treacherous waters of love, family, and society. They face many challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of Lady Betty's family, the interference of Sir Harry, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations.Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles is a captivating and engaging novel that explores the themes of love, friendship, and social class. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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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