The Undesirable Governess (1910)

The Undesirable Governess is a novel written by Francis Marion Crawford and published in 1910. It tells the story of Lady Margaret Langley, a wealthy and aristocratic woman who hires a governess named Miss Benson to care for her young daughter. However, Lady Margaret soon realizes that Miss Benson is not the ideal governess she had hoped for. Miss Benson is strict, cold, and unfeeling towards the child, and Lady Margaret begins to suspect that she may have ulterior motives for taking the job.As the story unfolds, Lady Margaret becomes increasingly concerned about her daughter's well-being and begins to investigate Miss Benson's past. She discovers that Miss Benson is actually a former prisoner who has been released on parole, and that she may have a hidden agenda for working as a governess.The novel explores themes of class, social status, and the power dynamics between employers and employees. It also delves into the psychology of the characters, particularly Lady Margaret and Miss Benson, and their motivations for their actions.Overall, The Undesirable Governess is a gripping and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century.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.