A Lady Of Quality

A Lady of Quality is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1896. The story is set in late 17th century England and follows the life of Clorinda Wildairs, a young woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of her society and live life on her own terms. Clorinda is the daughter of a nobleman who has fallen from grace, leaving her with little social standing or financial support. Despite this, she is determined to rise above her circumstances and become a lady of quality. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations. Clorinda faces many challenges as she navigates the world of the aristocracy, including the disapproval of those around her and the pressure to conform to traditional gender roles. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a dashing young man named Sir John Oxon, who becomes both her friend and her romantic interest. As the story unfolds, Clorinda must confront her own desires and ambitions, as well as the expectations of those around her. She ultimately discovers that true happiness and fulfillment come not from social status or wealth, but from being true to oneself and following one's own path in life. Overall, A Lady of Quality is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores important themes still relevant today. With its vivid descriptions of life in 17th century England and its engaging characters, it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.After their mother's death a youth desolate and strange indeed lay before them. A spinster who was a poor relation was the only person of respectable breeding who ever came near them. To save herself from genteel starvation, she had offered herself for the place of governess to them, though she was fitted for the position neither by education nor character.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.