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His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a society buzzing with anticipation, a noble family welcomes an heir, unaware of the weight of expectation he will carry.

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2005-04-18
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Summary

"His Grace of Osmonde" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a historical fiction book immersing readers in the world of nobility, notably the birth of the Duke of Osmonde’s heir and the expectations put upon him. The story briefly introduces the village of Camylott eagerly awaiting the Duchess's delivery, showcasing the collective excitement around the birth of a noble heir. As the Duke and Duchess welcome their son, the future Marquess of Roxholm, readers witness their love and hopes for him to embody the honor of their family with the story foreshadowing the pressures that come with his noble status amid a society of love and familial expectations.

About the Author

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911).

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