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Agnes Grey

Anne Brontë · A governess finds her way in work and love

Public-domain classic by Anne Brontë · New NovelSpell edition

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Expected to control children she may not discipline, a young governess learns that money is no measure of character.

A shipwreck has cost Agnes's family its savings, leaving her to earn a living in wealthy English homes. Her pupils' parents hold her responsible for unruly children while denying her authority over them. Edward Weston, a new curate, offers the hope of companionship through his quiet kindness. Drawing on her own experience as a governess, Anne Brontë traces a young woman's efforts to keep her conscience and find both useful work and affection.

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Agnes Grey was written by Anne Brontë and is now in the public domain. This is a new NovelSpell edition with a new cover.

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Paperback: 212 pages

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Author
Anne Brontë
Length
67 791 words
Estimated reading time
4 hours, 32 minutes
eBook formats
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Book language
English

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