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, published in 1901. The book follows the story of Emily Fox-Seton, a kind-hearted and hardworking woman who is living a modest life in London. Emily is a gentlewoman, but she is not wealthy, and she has to work for a living. She is employed as a secretary by Lady Maria Bayne, a wealthy and eccentric woman who is fond of Emily and treats her like a friend.One day, Lady Maria introduces Emily to her nephew, Lord Walderhurst, who is looking for a wife. Emily is immediately smitten with the handsome and charming Lord Walderhurst, and he seems to be interested in her as well. However, Lady Walderhurst, Lord Walderhurst's first wife, has recently died, and her death has left a deep impression on Lord Walderhurst. He is hesitant to marry again, and he is also being pressured by his family to marry someone of a higher social status.Despite these obstacles, Emily and Lord Walderhurst begin a courtship, and eventually, they get married. Emily becomes Lady Walderhurst, and she is thrust into high society. However, she soon discovers that her new life is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Lady Walderhurst is cold and distant towards Emily, and she seems to be hiding something. Emily also discovers that Lord Walderhurst is not as kind and loving as she thought he was. He is often absent from their home, and he seems to be involved in some shady business dealings.As Emily tries to navigate her new life, she also becomes involved in a mystery. Lady Walderhurst's behavior becomes increasingly strange, and Emily suspects that she is up to something. With the help of her friend Lady Maria, Emily sets out to uncover the truth about Lady Walderhurst and her husband.Emily Fox-Seton: Being The Making Of A Marchioness And The Methods Of Lady Walderhurst is a compelling story of love, mystery, and social climbing. It is a classic novel that explores the themes of class, gender, and power, and it is still relevant 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.
