The Story Of A Governess (1895)

By Mrs. Oliphant

Book Overview

""The Story Of A Governess"" is a classic novel by Margaret Oliphant, first published in 1895. It tells the story of Miss Marjoribanks, a young governess who is hired by a wealthy family to teach their children. As she settles into her new role, Miss Marjoribanks becomes increasingly involved in the lives of her charges and their parents, and soon finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and scandal.As she navigates the complex social world of Victorian England, Miss Marjoribanks must use all of her wit and cunning to protect her charges and ensure their happiness. Along the way, she encounters a cast of memorable characters, from the charming and handsome Lord Silverbridge to the scheming Mrs. Brownlow.""The Story Of A Governess"" is a witty and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian society. With its vivid descriptions of life in the 19th century and its compelling characters, it is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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: 1165116103
• ISBN13: 9781165116102
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"