Fairy Fingers A Novel

"Fairy Fingers" by Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie is a story set in a grand old castle in Brittany, France, during a time when being noble meant everything. It tells the story of Count Tristan de Gramont and his mother, who are trying to hold onto their family's traditions while facing financial troubles. The Count is thinking about investing in an American railway to make money; a decision that brings him into conflict with his mother. The story is also about Madeleine, an orphan living with them, whose special abilities make her stand out, even though she doesn't have a high social status. As they prepare for the return of a young relative, issues of societal position, what people expect from you, and giving up what you want come to light, setting the stage for complicated relationships and dramatic events.