A Lady of Quality

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Sprache - Englisch

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"A Lady of Quality" – Set in the 17th century England, the novel relates the life of young Clorinda, girl raised by her harsh and utterly disreputable father. He forces to wear boys clothes, teaches her to ride horse like a man, her language is crass and her behavior is unconventional for a lady. Tired of such life, Clorinda decides she must change if she wants to attract a decent man and provide a decent life for herself. When she does meet a man she thinks is good for her, the trouble appears in the form of a former lover she no longer wants._x000D_ "His Grace of Osmonde" is the sequel to A Lady of Quality. Duke Gerald of Osmond is a well-built, handsome, gracious, and kind nobleman who has all the gifts nature can bestow. When he sets his eyes on Clorinda for the first time, she is a gorgeous mess – the swearing, boisterous tomboy daughter of a reckless and wasteful father. Gerald is patient, knowing that fate and nature will tame her and bring them together, but he also fears that his futur bride will be ruined by the world before she settles with him.


About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright renowned for her enchanting children's stories and her novels for adults. Born in Cheetham, England, she emigrated to the United States with her family in 1865 and later became a naturalized citizen. Burnett's literary style often fused incisive social commentary with a rich sense of storytelling, establishing her reputation as a talented author in both children's and adult literature. One of her notable works for adult readers is 'A Lady of Quality' (1896), a historical novel set in the 17th century that explores themes of social class, rebellion, and identity through the life of its imperious heroine, Clorinda Wildairs. In children's literature, Burnett is best remembered for 'The Secret Garden' (1911), 'A Little Princess' (1905), and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' (1886). Through these works, Burnett's literary craftsmanship has been celebrated for its ability to capture the complexities of childhood with both realism and optimism. Her books have been cherished for generations and continue to resonate due to her capacity to blend vivid characterizations with thoughtful narratives. Burnett's career spanned over four decades, and her prolific body of work has secured her position as a central figure in the canon of English literature for both her juvenile and adult novels.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 494 Pages

Filesize: 662.2 KB

ISBN: 8596547004127

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