Anne Hereford: A Novel

Name: Anne Hereford: A Novel
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood

By Mrs. Henry Wood

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A young orphaned girl is sent from her distant home to live with an aunt and the household of a country estate. She copes with strangers' curiosity, awkward welcomes, and the routines of domestic service while forming friendships and rivalries. Episodes of illness, unsettling dreams, and sudden alarms puncture everyday life as quieter discoveries and revelations uncover family tensions and secrets in the West Wing and at Chandos. Through these trials she develops resilience and loyalties, and the story closes with her finding a settled place within the household.

About the Author

Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood, born Ellen Wood, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her sensational and romantic fiction. Her most famous work, "East Lynne," published in 1861, became a bestseller and is often credited with shaping the genre of domestic fiction. Wood's novels frequently explore themes of morality, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the Victorian era's values and concerns. Over her prolific career, she authored numerous novels, including "A Life's Secret" and "Johnny Ludlow," which further established her reputation as a significant figure in Victorian literature.