The Governess

In early nineteenth century English countryside, a scandal-ridden woman is hired to take care of a grieving nobleman's children. This is a story of how she mends the family and regains her life. A moving introspective character analysis of lonely people living through emotional abuse, guilt and ageism.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 530 pages

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