Publisher's Synopsis
Little Lord Fauntleroy is a classic children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The story follows young Cedric Errol, a kind and generous boy who lives with his mother in New York City. Cedric's life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly named the heir to his grandfather's estate in England, making him the new Lord Fauntleroy. Cedric and his mother travel to England, where he must navigate the complexities of aristocratic society and win over his gruff and stubborn grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. Along the way, Cedric's kindness and charm win the hearts of everyone he meets, including the Earl himself. The novel explores themes of family, class, and the power of love and kindness to overcome even the most entrenched prejudices. With its engaging characters, heartwarming story, and timeless message, Little Lord Fauntleroy has remained a beloved classic for generations.1926. Burnett, began as a novelist, but she is now best remembered for her children's books including The Secret Garden and Sara Crewe (which was later rewritten to become The Little Princess). Her romance novels were also quite popular during her lifetime. In the story of Little Lord Fauntleroy seven-year-old Cedric Errol, the son of an American woman and a disinherited English Earl, unexpectedly inherits the title of Lord Fauntleroy when all of the the other heirs die. His grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt-who has always disliked Cedric's mother-makes arrangements for Cedric to come and live with him at the family estate, while Cedric's mother will be given a nearby but separate home. Cedric's mother agrees to this arrangement for the boy's sake, and he is forced to live with his cranky and selfish grandfather. Can Cedric's kind and generous nature, inherited from his mother, change the Earl's outlook on life? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
