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The Two Guardians

Charlotte Mary Yonge

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .ashed, by meeting that look of astonishment, which awoke in her a sensation of self-reproach such as she had seldom known before.

Miss Morley was a little afraid of Marian's eyes, though not of her in any other respect; nor did she like her much better than Caroline did, though she gave her much less trouble than any of her other pupils, except Caroline. Those questions and observations puzzled her, and she thought the poor child had been reading books beyond her years—it was such a great disadvantage to be an only daughter. Besides, she really believed Marian Arundel had no affection for any one,—no warmth of feeling; she would ten times prefer a less diligent and more troublesome pupil, in whom she could take some interest, and who showed some affection, to one so steady and correct in behaviour, without the frank openness of heart which was so delightful. To make up, however, for this general want of liking for poor Marian, on the othe. . . Read More

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This is my first Charlotte Mary Yonge novel, and I found it a compelling read. The beginning was a challenge because the reader is dropped straight into the Edmonstone family's home at Hollywell and right into the dynamics of the family. There is not a lot of scene setting at the beginning or anythi

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