
In a genteel New York neighborhood, Madame Selini runs a discreet intelligence office that has become a trusted resource for the city’s aristocracy. When the aristocratic Sir Oswald Darrell steps through her doors, he brings a delicate, personal dilemma: his niece, a spirited and untamed young woman, has been left without proper guidance. Selini swiftly proposes her most accomplished candidate, Miss Agnes Hastings, a refined former governess whose poise and experience have earned her a reputation among the elite.
Miss Hastings arrives with quiet dignity, immediately sensing the urgency behind Sir Oswald’s plea. The encounter sets the stage for a nuanced dance of duty, temperament, and hidden affection as the governess prepares to tame the “savage vine” of the niece’s nature. Their intertwined fates promise a captivating exploration of how love, patience, and a touch of elegance can reshape even the most wayward hearts.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (414K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-09-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1836–1884
A hugely popular Victorian novelist, she wrote fast-moving romance and sensation stories that reached an enormous readership in Britain and America. Publishing under the name Bertha M. Clay, she became especially famous for melodramatic bestsellers like Dora Thorne.
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