The Making of a Marchioness

Emily Fox-Seton series

First published in 1901, The Making of a Marchionessfollows thirty-something Emily who lives alone, humbly and happily, in a tiny apartment and on a meager income. She is the one that everyone counts on but no one goes out of their way to accommodate. This Cinderella-like story remains a much-loved favorite among many.

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This book is followed by a sequel, The Methods of Lady Walderhurst. Later, the two novels were combined into Emily Fox-Seton.

Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 100 pages

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