The Tutor’s Ward V1-2: A Novel (1851)

The Tutor's Ward is a two-volume novel written by Felicia Mary Frances Skene and published in 1851. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Lucy, who becomes an orphan after her father's death. She is then taken in by her father's friend, Mr. Temple, who hires a tutor named Mr. Trevor to educate her.As Lucy grows up, she becomes close to Mr. Trevor, and they develop a deep friendship. However, their relationship is threatened when Lucy's guardian, Mr. Temple, decides to marry her off to a wealthy man named Sir John Morland.Mr. Trevor, who is deeply in love with Lucy, is torn between his duty as her tutor and his feelings for her. He must navigate his way through a complex web of emotions and societal expectations to protect Lucy from a marriage she does not want.The novel is set in the 19th century and explores themes of love, duty, and class struggle. It is a compelling story of a young girl's journey to find her place in the world and the sacrifices made by those who love her.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.