Agnes Grey

The most perfect prose narrative in English letters... a narrative simple and beautiful as a muslin dress... We know we are reading a masterpiece." - George Moore

Anne Bronte's debut novel follows young Agnes Grey as she fights to earn enough money to support her family who have recently fallen into debt. Having always been treated like a child by her mother and father, Agnes sets out to prove herself by gaining employment as a governess for a wealthy family. This book follows Agnes's journey as she discovers the challenges of the job at Wellwood House which she is eventually forced to leave before moving onto another family.

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