Fair Barbarian

Fair Barbarian

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

In a quaint English village nestled in the heart of the 19th century, the tranquil life of a solitary spinster is thrown into disarray with the unexpected arrival of her niece. This unanticipated encounter sets in motion a whirlwind of emotions and challenges, as the two women navigate the complexities of family dynamics and the societal norms that shape their existence.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

England, United States

Frances Eliza Hodgson was born in Cheetham, Manchester, England. After her father died in 1853, when Frances was 3 years old, the family fell on straitened circumstances and in 1865 emigrated to the U...

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