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Other People's Daughters: The Life And Times Of The Governess (Hardcover)

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; illustrated edition edition (13 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0297851136
  • ISBN-13: 978-0297851134
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 3.4 cm
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  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 255,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE
'Ruth Brandon can tell a good story'

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'Ruth Brandon's book addresses a remarkably interesting subject, exploring the real-life experiences that supplied so rich a vein of literature'. (Philip Hensher THE SPECTATOR )

'engrossing' (LITERARY REVIEW )

'This fascinating history paints a vivid picture, from Mary Wollstonecraft and the Brontes to Anna Leonowens (the inspiration for The King and I).' (SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE )

'a rich and fascinating account of the lives lived by governesses as well as an exploration of Victorian attitudes to women, family and class.' (BEST OF BRITISH )

'beautifully told, effortlessly thoughtful study' (Frances Wilson THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )

'The accounts of these women's lives are riveting, and the conclusions of this excellent book thoughtful and beautifully expressed.' (Salley Vickers INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )

'a well-researched and enjoyable account of women who have hitherto been too lightly considered.' (FAMILY HISTORY MONTHLY )

'Other People's Daughters uncovers some fascinating accounts of women compelled to support themselves in a society which viewed their activities with suspicion... compelling' (TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT )

'fascinating... richly enjoyable - and a killer weapon for use on anyone who can't see why feminism was ever necessary.' (THE OLDIE )

'a fascinating portrayal of both the rather depressing life of a governess and the overall Victorian attitude towards women and education.' (THE FIELD )

'Ruth Brandon can tell a good story' (BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE )

'Brandon has woven the personal accounts of a handful of very different women into a compelling insightful narrative. Highly readable...' (HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW )

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