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Two Penniless Princesses is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge, first published in 1878. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Princesses Rosamond and Agatha, who are left penniless after their father, the king, dies. They are forced to leave their luxurious... Read Full Overview

Two Penniless Princesses is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story revolves around two sisters, Rosamond and Agatha, who are left penniless after their father's death. The sisters are forced to leave their luxurious lifestyle and move to a small cottage in the countryside... Read Full Overview

"Two Penniless Princesses", by Charlotte Mary Yonge was an english novelist (1823-1901).

Two penniless Princesses is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...ber Meg, Jeanie?''Well, well do I remember her, and how she used to let us nestle in her lap and sing to us. She sang like thee, Elleen, and was as mother-like as Mary is to the weans, but she was much blithesomer--at least before our father was slain.''Sweetest... 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

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The battlements of a castle were, in disturbed times, the only recreation-ground of the ladies and play-place of the young people. Dunbar Castle, standing on steep rocks above the North Sea, was not only inaccessible on that side, but from its donjon tower commanded a magnificent... Read Full Overview

When their father dies, two young sisters must navigate their new life in poverty. With the help of their governess, they learn important lessons and discover that happiness can be found in unexpected places. A heartwarming tale of resilience and sisterhood.

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""Two Penniless Princesses"" is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story revolves around two sisters, Princesses Adelaide and Sophia, who are left penniless after the death of their father, the Duke of Netherfield. The sisters are forced to leave their luxurious lifestyle... Read Full Overview