Mistress Penwick

"Mistress Penwick" by Dutton Payne is a story about a young woman named Katherine Penwick who leaves the safety of her convent upbringing for a grand existence in England, where she must quickly learn about society and duty. As she prepares to begin her new life, her nurse, Janet, who served as a mother figure, accompanies her to Crandlemar Castle, where she will learn to live with Lord Cedric, who will become her guardian. Katherine's initial dislike of Lord Cedric and her innocence about the world outside the convent soon transform into a more intricate understanding of how she fits into the wider world, but before that happens, she experiences a mix of anticipation and nervousness as she tries to discover who she has become. The narrative focuses on Katherine's development as she adapts to her new identity and deals with romantic interests and societal expectations.