Author: Francis Marion CrawfordPublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Undesirable Governess
Author: Francis Marion CrawfordThe Undesirable Governess (Illustrated)
Author: F Marion CrawfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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"What has life given me? The beginning is fire, the end is a heap of ashes, and between the end and the beginning lies all the pain in the world. " ―F. Marion Crawford - A Classic Work of Fiction! - Includes the Original Illustrations
The Undesirable Governess
Author: Francis Marion CrawfordPublisher:
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Category : Governesses
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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The Undesirable Governess (Illustrated Edition)
Author: F Marion CrawfordPublisher: Echo Library
ISBN: 9781847024343
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American author noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories. He was born in Tuscany, the only son of American sculptor Thomas Crawford. His sister was the writer Mary Crawford Fraser (aka Mrs Hugh Fraser), and he was the nephew of Julia Ward Howe, the poet. He was educated in the US, England and Europe, and in 1879 went to India where he studied Sanskrit and edited The Indian Herald in Allahabad. On his return to the US in 1881 he continued his Sanskrit studies at Harvard and contributed to various periodicals over the following few years while living in Boston with his aunt Julia and uncle, Sam Ward. When his hopes of a career as an operatic baritone were dashed, his uncle suggested he try writing about his time in India and helped him establish contacts with New York publishers. In December 1882 he produced his first novel, Mr Isaacs, a sketch of modern Anglo-Indian life mixed with a touch of Oriental mystery, which was an immediate success, followed quickly by Dr Claudius in 1883. That year he returned to Italy where he made his permanent home in Sant'Agnello in a house he renamed Villa Crawford. More than half his novels are set in Italy and he wrote three long historical studies of the country. Among his best known horror stories are The Upper Berth (1886), For the Blood is the Life (1905, a vampire tale), The Dead Smile (1899), and The Screaming Skull (1908). Published posthumously in book form in 1910, this humorous novella tells the story of the search for a governess for two unruly sisters, Evelyn and Gwendolyn Follitt, aged 14 and 15. Previous incumbents of the role have had the misfortune to be too attractive, thus proving a temptation for the girls' older brothers (and father!), so when Miss Scott, a seemingly frumpy young woman with impeccable references, applies for the position their mother is quick to take her on. However, the arrival of the new governess has unexpected consequences, including an escapade with a home-made hot air balloon, making for a fast-paced and amusing adventure with strong and varied female characters. With black and white illustrations throughout by Arthur Wallis Mills.
The Undesirable Governess
Author: Francis Marion CrawfordPublisher:
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Category : Governesses
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Delphi Complete Works of F. Marion Crawford (Illustrated)
Author: F. Marion CrawfordPublisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1788779681
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12212
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A late nineteenth century American author, F. Marion Crawford was a prolific novelist and noted writer of classic weird and fantastic stories. Crawford objected to the prevailing taste for realistic fiction and preferred to write gripping romance fiction. His novels are noted for vivid characterisations and their versatile and colourful depictions of European settings. Many of his works are set in Italy, the country he made his long-time home. His most celebrated achievement is the ‘Saracinesca’ trilogy of novels, which explores the effect of recent social changes on the aristocracy at a time when its influence and status were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity. For the first time in publishing history, this edition presents Crawford’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Crawford’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 44 novels, with individual contents tables * Special ‘Saracinesca Series’ contents table to help navigate the novels * Rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘With the Immortals’ and Crawford’s last novel, ‘The Undesirable Governess’ * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Includes Crawford’s non-fiction works, including his detailed history and travel books * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Saracinesca Series The Novels Mr. Isaacs Doctor Claudius To Leeward A Roman Singer An American Politician Zoroaster A Tale of a Lonely Parish Saracinesca Marzio’s Crucifix Paul Patoff With the Immortals Greifenstein Sant’ Ilario A Cigarette-Maker’s Romance Khaled The Witch of Prague The Three Fates Don Orsino The Children of the King Pietro Ghisleri Marion Darche Katharine Lauderdale Love in Idleness The Ralstons Casa Braccio Adam Johnstone’s Son Taquisara A Rose of Yesterday Corleone Via Crucis In the Palace of the King Marietta Cecilia The Heart of Rome Whosoever Shall Offend Soprano A Lady of Rome Arethusa The Little City of Hope The Primadonna The Diva’s Ruby The White Sister Stradella The Undesirable Governess The Shorter Fiction Wandering Ghosts The King’s Messenger The Non-Fiction Our Silver The Novel: What It Is Constantinople Bar Harbor Ave Roma Immortalis Rulers of the South Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
The Craftsman
Author: Whosoever Shall Offend
Author: Francis Marion CrawfordPublisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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The American Stationer
Author: The Independent
Author: William LivingstonPublisher:
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Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 1514
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