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A Grown Up Lord Fauntleroy

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013

A rags to riches story much in the same vein as Burnett's classic "Little Lord Fauntleroy". This time we have a young man, of impeccable moral sense, who has grown up in the streets of New York City and made a decent middle class life for himself - just to the point of earning enough money to where he feels he can ask the girl that he loves to marry him. Then - Bang! - out of the blue comes news that he's inherited the title, and property, of a deceased Lord in England and his life is turned upside down as he crosses the Atlantic to lead his new life - going from earning $30 a week to $30,000 a year. The plot creaks a little under the weight of the traditional conventions of Victorian novels, but the characters are three dimensional, multi-faceted, and interesting. And there are a few unexpected plot twists - just to keep you on your toes. Not for kids; but a welcome addition to anyone's Frances Hodgson Burnett collection.

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Olofsson Jennie-ann

Desperately good hero

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014

Also a bit too wordy, though the story is nice enough. Very much of its time. It is also very enlightening to be able to read with ease something that was written in that time. So many romance-writers of today would gain valuable insight into how people thought(or ought to think) if they read more litterature like his, and maybe find a balance between awful bubbly teenager inspired so called historic romance, and the Brontë sisters.

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A Grown Up Lord Fauntleroy

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013

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Olofsson Jennie-ann

Desperately good hero

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014

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Dale Salley

Fun period piece - starts slow but worth the read !

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018

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This is a great period piece-giving insight into an era because it was written in that era.
Starts slow and some times moves slowly according to 2017 standards but well worth
the read ! A reminder that human character never changes. And fun, too !

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Misty Scondras

An excellent book, although occasionally a bit long-winded

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015

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An excellent book, although occasionally a bit long-winded. There is also one point at which without warning the author drops the main story-line to pick up the secondary plot; since it is a point of high tension in the main story-line and takes some time to "catch-up" the secondary plot, it is not easy reading for a bit.
TT's comment about tatting lessons to relieve his boredom caused me to laugh because there is a book called "The Bath Tatting Book" (certainly written for bored women in the city of Bath)--written by T.T.

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KLM

Sheer Goodness!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2014

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This rags to riches story is superlative!!! Frances Hodgson Burnett is at the "top of her game" with this fascinating tale
of a lost heir. Goodness oozes from every page. So refreshing in our cynical world to find a character, who genuinely
regards the happiness and well being of others!!!

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75559

A neglected classic

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013

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Just a lovely book. The previous reviewer gave a good plot summary. The author lets you guess an important plot point early on (although you are not entirely sure), paving the way for delicious ironies. I especially liked the scenes where Palliser's practiced treachery is no match for Tembarom's shrewdness and decency. Some sentimentality - a character called "Little Ann," for example - but Burnett is skillful enough to keep it from becoming cloying. Highly recommended.

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Paula

Great Story

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013

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This is an awesome story. A little long and windy at times when it isn't necessary, but it builds everything up very nicely. It's not really a surprise ending but you wonder exactly how it's going to end because of all the various twists. I rediscovered Burnett after watching A Little Princess with my kids and this one is a gem.

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Very engaging story, well written

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013

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An American young man from streets of New York is suddenly navigating his way among the British elite. His NY slang and their "Queen's English" conversations are entertaining and give an interesting contrast to the cultural differences. The writing style and character development make this story enjoyable and fun to read.

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T tembaron

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014

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This is a rags to riches story that brings you from America to England. It is a delightful read but at times I found myself having to reread pages because the depth of description the author was conveying. Each character in this book is fully developed as well the time and places they lived.

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I received my book faster than expected and I felt it was in better condition than the description claimed especially for a book

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016

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I am a huge fan of Frances Hodgson Burnett and this is a lovely novel. I received my book faster than expected and I felt it was in better condition than the description claimed especially for a book over a hundred years old. I would highly recommend this bookseller

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