Publisher's Synopsis
Emily Fox-Seton: Being The Making Of A Marchioness And The Methods Of Lady Walderhurst is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It tells the story of Emily Fox-Seton, a woman of limited means who is employed as a secretary and companion to Lady Maria Bayne. Emily is kind-hearted and hardworking, but she is also somewhat naive and easily taken advantage of. When Lady Maria dies, Emily finds herself without a job and uncertain about her future. She is befriended by Lady Walderhurst, a wealthy and influential woman who takes an interest in Emily and invites her to stay at her estate. Lady Walderhurst is married to Lord Walderhurst, a widower who is looking for a new wife. Emily is initially hesitant about the idea of marrying Lord Walderhurst, but Lady Walderhurst encourages her to consider it. Emily eventually agrees to the marriage, and becomes Lady Walderhurst. However, she soon discovers that her new position comes with a number of challenges, including dealing with the manipulative Lady Walderhurst and navigating the complicated social hierarchy of the upper class. Despite these challenges, Emily remains determined to make the most of her new life and to be a good wife to Lord Walderhurst. She eventually learns to navigate the complex social world of the aristocracy and becomes a respected member of society. Emily Fox-Seton: Being The Making Of A Marchioness And The Methods Of Lady Walderhurst is a novel about class, ambition, and the power of friendship. It explores the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century and the ways in which they could overcome them. The book is a classic of Victorian literature and remains popular 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.
