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A too long 1906 novel, with an improbably perfect American heroine on a rescue mission in England.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, she of the classic children's books "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden," was a well-known novelist of her time; her adult novels were bestsellers. They are mostly out of print now (this one is), and I think that is a shame. They are not nearly as well-written as her children's novels, but they offer fascinating snapshots of race, gender, and class structures of their time. My current favorite is "The Shuttle," which is an examination of the time period in which s
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Although the Persephone editions are beautiful, I felt lucky to find a 1907 copy in a used bookstore. I like imagining the previous readers happily taking home Burnett's newest creation and passing it on to friends and family.
As in A Secret Garden and A Little Princess, Burnett has a character who enables deprived human beings and gardens to flourish. Betty's energetic compassion and reasonable approach to confronting trial made for an exhilarating read. Her encounters with the villain did not ...more
As in A Secret Garden and A Little Princess, Burnett has a character who enables deprived human beings and gardens to flourish. Betty's energetic compassion and reasonable approach to confronting trial made for an exhilarating read. Her encounters with the villain did not ...more
Can't believe I am only giving 2 stars to a Persephone book. Can't believe I am only giving 2 stars to a Frances Hodgson Burnett book! But this was very dark and grim and was quite a slog to get through!
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