The Young Governess

The Young Governess: A Tale For Girls is a novel written by Henry Courteney Selous and was first published in 1872. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who becomes a governess after the death of her father. The novel is set in the Victorian era and portrays the challenges and struggles that women faced during this time.As a governess, Lucy faces many difficulties, including the mistreatment of her employers and the lack of respect for her profession. Despite these challenges, Lucy remains determined to succeed and provide for herself and her family.Throughout the novel, Lucy learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and self-respect. She also develops a deep sense of compassion for others and becomes a role model for young girls who aspire to achieve their dreams.The Young Governess: A Tale For Girls is a classic novel that explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the power of education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the history of women's rights.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.