The Making of a Marchioness (Persephone book) (Paperback)
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Short Description for The Making of a Marchioness Part I, the original Marchioness, is in the Cinderella (and Miss Pettigrew) tradition, while Part II, called The Methods of Lady Walderhurst, is an absorbing melodrama; most novels end 'and they lived happily ever after' but this one develops into a realistic commentary on late-Victorian marriage. 'Delightful... A sparky sense of humour combined with lively social commentary make this a joy to rea
Full description- Publisher: Persephone Books Ltd
- Published: 31 December 2009
- Format: Paperback 328 pages
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- Categories: Classics | Romance
- ISBN 13: 9781906462123 ISBN 10: 1906462127
- Sales rank: 85,446
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"Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Secret Garden" are bestsellers, but the lesser-known adult novel "The Making of a Marchioness" remains a much-loved favorite among many. Unjustly out of print for years, this neglected classic deserves its place alongside "Pride and Prejudice" and "Jane Eyre."Part one, the original "Marchioness," is in the "Cinderella" tradition, while part two, called "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst," is an absorbing melodrama--a realistic commentary on late-Victorian marriage.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) grew up in Manchester. In 1886, "Little Lord Fauntleroy" was a huge popular success; from then on Burnett wrote for both children and adults.
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