The Undesirable Governess

"The Undesirable Governess" by F. Marion Crawford is a story that begins with Lady Jane and Colonel Follitt needing a governess for their two daughters. Their previous governess left unexpectedly, so Lady Jane humorously places an ad seeking someone unattractive for the position. When Ellen Scott arrives, she kicks off a series of funny and touching events that show her true character and how the family sees her. The start of the story uses smart talk and character interactions to explore beauty and appearances which creates a light and interesting tone. The intention is to have the reader discover if relationships will grow in this fun tale.