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Burnett, Frances Hodgson
1849
1924
Townesend, Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett
Hodgson, Frances Eliza
Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
1875
1954
Williams, Charles D.
Emily Fox-Seton : being The making of a marchioness and The methods of Lady Walderhurst
Part one (chapters one through six) originally published as "The making of a marchioness" and part two (chapters seven through twenty-four) originally published as "The methods of Lady Walderhurst."
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Making_of_a_Marchioness
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"Emily Fox-Seton" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Emily Fox-Seton, a kind-hearted and optimistic woman of modest means living in London. Despite her challenging circumstances, she finds joy in acts of service and the little pleasures of life, leading to her involvement with high-society individuals who invite her into their world. The opening of the book introduces Emily as she navigates her daily life, characterized by her practical nature and perpetual good humor. She reflects on her appearance and the need to maintain her clothing within her limited budget, demonstrating her resourcefulness. Emily works as a helper for the well-connected Lady Maria Bayne, who invites her to a country house party at Mallowe Court. This invitation brings Emily great excitement, as she dreams of experiencing the beauty and luxury of life among the aristocracy. Throughout this introduction, Emily's genuine warmth, appreciation of kindness, and desire to be useful are highlighted, setting the stage for her journey into a world that seems both enchanting and out of reach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Young women -- Fiction
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Household employees -- Fiction
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