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

By Lucy Ellen Guernsey

Book Overview

Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles is a novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and published in 1873. The story revolves around Lady Betty, a young girl who lives in a wealthy family in England. Lady Betty's mother has recently passed away, and her father is often absent, leaving her in the care of her governess, Miss Corbet. Miss Corbet is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who takes her job seriously and is determined to provide Lady Betty with a good education and moral guidance. As Lady Betty grows up, she begins to develop her own opinions and ideas, and Miss Corbet encourages her to think for herself and make her own decisions.The novel explores themes of education, morality, and the role of women in society. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged in England during the Victorian era. Overall, Lady Betty's Governess: Or The Corbet Chronicles is a charming and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by young women in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164191780
• ISBN13: 9781164191780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"