The Nursery Governess

By Eliza Cheap

Book Overview

The Nursery Governess is a novel written by Eliza Cheap and published in 1845. The story revolves around a young woman named Ellen Percy who is forced to take a job as a governess in order to support herself and her family. Ellen is a kind and gentle person who quickly becomes attached to the children in her care, but she soon discovers that her employer, Mrs. Arlington, is a cruel and manipulative woman who mistreats her own children and expects Ellen to do the same.As Ellen struggles to balance her loyalty to the children with her duty to her employer, she finds herself drawn to Mr. Arlington, a handsome and kind-hearted man who seems to understand her plight. But their growing affection for each other is threatened by Mrs. Arlington's jealousy and vindictiveness, and Ellen must decide whether to stay and fight for the children or leave and risk losing everything she has worked for.The Nursery Governess is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of class, gender, and morality. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the 19th century, particularly the challenges faced by women who were forced to work in order to support themselves and their families. The novel is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of children and its critique of the harsh treatment they often received at the hands of their parents and caregivers. Overall, The Nursery Governess is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120204194
• ISBN13: 9781120204196
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"