Project Gutenberg 2005-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 1151 Burnett, Frances Hodgson 1849 1924 Townesend, Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett Hodgson, Frances Eliza His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net). "His Grace of Osmonde" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story dives into the lives of the nobles, particularly focusing on the birth of the heir to the Duke of Osmonde amid the expectations and anxieties of those around him. Following the illustrious line of a noble estate, the narrative hints at themes of love, duty, and the responsibilities of nobility. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the serene village of Camylott as its inhabitants share in a collective anticipation surrounding the Duchess's delivery. The women gossip about the fortune the newborn will inherit, while the men celebrate over ale, eagerly waiting for news. Entering the intimate moment of the birth, the Duke and Duchess reveal their love and joy as they welcome their son, whom they hope will embody the virtues of his lineage. The chapter establishes a tone of warmth and affection, setting the stage for the unfolding story of the Marquess of Roxholm, the young heir, as he grows amidst the backdrop of both familial love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Nobility -- Fiction PS Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels 656700 2025-08-07T03:42:43.168846 text/html 676304 2020-12-14T10:04:05 text/html 735071 2025-08-07T03:42:53.651755 application/epub+zip 745515 2025-08-07T03:42:46.446812 application/epub+zip 316073 2025-08-07T03:42:45.104784 application/epub+zip 988522 2025-08-07T03:42:59.179715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 936046 2025-08-07T03:42:52.611765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442100 2022-09-07T22:55:47.684754 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 609748 2025-08-07T03:42:42.032837 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 609738 2020-12-14T10:04:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 609722 2020-12-14T10:04:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20172 2025-08-07T03:42:59.313746 application/rdf+xml 12200 2025-08-07T03:42:45.615798 image/jpeg 3182 2025-08-07T03:42:45.357781 image/jpeg 233334 2020-12-14T10:04:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 666459 2020-12-14T10:04:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 233304 2020-12-14T10:04:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 740488 2025-08-07T03:42:43.252806 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia