Mistress Betty Carew by Mary Gaunt

Name: Mistress Betty Carew
Author: Mary Gaunt

Mistress Betty Carew is a historical novel set in the early 19th century in England. The story follows the life of Betty Carew, a young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world despite the restrictions placed on her by society. Betty is born into a wealthy family, but her father dies when she is still a child, leaving her mother to raise her alone. Despite her mother's best efforts, Betty is sent away to a boarding school, where she is treated poorly and is often bullied. Betty eventually escapes the school and finds work as a governess. She meets a young man, John, who she falls in love with, but their relationship is forbidden by her employer. Betty is determined to make a life for herself and she eventually finds a job as a companion to a wealthy widow. Betty's life is further complicated when she discovers that John is actually the son of her employer. Despite the obstacles in their way, Betty and John find a way to be together and eventually marry. The novel follows Betty as she navigates the complexities of life in 19th century England and discovers her own strength and independence.

By Mary Gaunt · First published 1903 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 20 chapters · 54,886 words

First lines

On two days, it steads not to run from thy grave, The appointed, and the unappointed day; On the first neither balm nor physician can save, Nor thee, on the second, the Universe slay.

THOMAS ROSEN'S farm lay further out from the township of Rose Hill, or Parramatta as it was beginning to be called, and the soft rounded hills covered with dense bush cut it off from the harbour. It was not even on the river itself but on a little reedy back-water that in summer was dry mud holes and in winter was long sullen reaches where the wild duck and the pelican and even the great grey cranes abounded.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Mary Gaunt
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Women's Fiction
Length: 54,886 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 2,113 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a woman living in a small Australian town, making it a historical fiction novel.
Romance — The book follows the story of a woman's romantic relationships, making it a romance novel.
Drama — The book follows the story of a woman's struggles and triumphs, making it a drama novel.
Women's Fiction — The book follows the story of a woman and her experiences, making it a women's fiction novel.