Godmersham Park : a novel of the Austen family
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On January 21, 1804, Anne Sharp arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At thirty-one years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge--twelve-year-old Fanny Austen--Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement. The governess role is a uniquely awkward one. Anne is neither one of the servants, nor one of the fmaily, and to balance a position between the "upstairs" and "downstairs" members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One wrong move may result in instant dismissal. Anne knows that she must never let down her guard. When Mr. Edward Austen's family comes to stay, Anne forms an immediate attachment to Jane. they write plays together and enjoy long discussions. However, in the process, Anne reveals herself as not merely pretty, charming, and competent; she is clever too. Even her sleepy, complacent, mistress can hardly fail to notice. Meanwhile Jane's brother, Henry, begins to tkae an unusually strong interest in the lovely young governess. From now on, Anne's days at Godmersham Park are numbered.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hornby, G. (2022). Godmersham Park: a novel of the Austen family . Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hornby, Gill. 2022. Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family. New York: Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hornby, Gill. Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family New York: Pegasus Books, 2022.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hornby, Gill. Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family Pegasus Books, 2022.

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