Miss Crespigny

Miss Crespigny

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Miss Lysbeth Crespigny, sheltered by three maiden aunts, embarks on a journey of self-discovery upon leaving her home for the first time at the age of eighteen. The world she encounters is more complex than she anticipated, challenging her naive worldview and forcing her to confront societal expectations and her own vulnerabilities. Her choices, often misunderstood, have far-reaching consequences, leading her on a path of growth and resilience as she navigates the intricate tapestry of Victorian society and learns to embrace the woman she is destined to become.

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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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