Emily, The Governess: A Tale (1836) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166593971)

Emily, The Governess: A Tale (1836) is a novel written by Julia Buckley. The story follows the life of Emily, a young woman who becomes a governess to support herself and her family after her father's death. Emily is a kind and intelligent woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and those she loves.As a governess, Emily is responsible for the education and upbringing of two young girls, the daughters of a wealthy family. She quickly becomes close to the girls and their parents, and finds herself falling in love with their father, Mr. Merton. However, their relationship is complicated by the social and economic differences between them.Throughout the novel, Emily faces many challenges, including jealousy from the other servants, the disapproval of society, and her own doubts and fears. She must navigate these obstacles while trying to maintain her dignity and integrity.Emily, The Governess: A Tale is a classic novel that explores themes of love, class, and social expectations. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.

Author: Julia Buckley
ISBN-10: 1166593975
ISBN-13: 9781166593971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d