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Countess Kate is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge, first published in 1859. The story follows the life of Kate, a young woman who is orphaned and raised by her aunt and uncle. Kate's uncle is a wealthy and influential man who wants her to marry his son, but Kate has other... Read Full Overview

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"Countess Kate", by Charlotte Mary Yonge. Charlotte Mary Yonge was an english novelist (1823-1901).

Sylvia's brown hair was smooth as satin; Kate's net did not succeed in confining the loose rough waves of dark chestnut, on the road to blackness. Sylvia was the shorter, firmer, and stronger, with round white well-cushioned limbs; Kate was tall, skinny, and brown, though perfectly... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's brown hair was smooth as satin; Kate's net did not succeed in confining the loose rough waves of dark chestnut, on the road to blackness. Sylvia was the shorter, firmer, and stronger, with round white well-cushioned limbs; Kate was tall, skinny, and brown, though perfectly... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's brown hair was smooth as satin; Kate's net did not succeed in confining the loose rough waves of dark chestnut, on the road to blackness. Sylvia was the shorter, firmer, and stronger, with round white well-cushioned limbs; Kate was tall, skinny, and brown, though perfectly... Read Full Overview

Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901), was an English novelist, known for her huge output. She was devoted to the Church of England, and much influenced by John Keble, a near neighbour and one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Her novels reflected the values and concerns of Anglo-Catholicism... Read Full Overview

Thereon ensued silence in the little room, half parlour, half study, nearly filled with booksand piano; and the furniture, though carefully protected with brown holland, looking theworse for wear, and as if danced over by a good many young folks.The two little girls, who sat... Read Full Overview