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By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
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 Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of a wealthy American multimillionaire, marries an impoverished English baronet and relocates to England, effectively severing ties with her family. Years later, her younger sister Bettina—striking, intelligent, and fabulously wealthy—embarks on a journey to uncover the fate of her sister. Upon her arrival, she discovers that Rosalie is worn down and dispirited, trapped in a stifling marriage marked by her husbands cruelty. Determined to change the course of her sisters life, Bettina encounters Lord Mount Dunstan, a nobleman of noble birth but dwindling means. As they fall deeply in love, he wrestles with the fear that expressing his feelings might be perceived as a pursuit of her wealth. This story weaves a tale of romance and resilience, exploring the transformative power of American ambition and affluence on a fading English aristocracy.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
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  • 041 - Chapter 41 She Would Do Something

    041 - Chapter 41 She Would Do Something
    Feb 28 2026
    Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of a wealthy American multimillionaire, marries an impoverished English baronet and relocates to England, effectively severing ties with her family. Years later, her younger sister Bettina—striking, intelligent, and fabulously wealthy—embarks on a journey to uncover the fate of her sister. Upon her arrival, she discovers that Rosalie is worn down and dispirited, trapped in a stifling marriage marked by her husbands cruelty. Determined to change the course of her sisters life, Bettina encounters Lord Mount Dunstan, a nobleman of noble birth but dwindling means. As they fall deeply in love, he wrestles with the fear that expressing his feelings might be perceived as a pursuit of her wealth. This story weaves a tale of romance and resilience, exploring the transformative power of American ambition and affluence on a fading English aristocracy.
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    20 mins
  • 040 - Chapter 40 Don't Go On with This

    040 - Chapter 40 Don't Go On with This
    Feb 27 2026
    Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of a wealthy American multimillionaire, marries an impoverished English baronet and relocates to England, effectively severing ties with her family. Years later, her younger sister Bettina—striking, intelligent, and fabulously wealthy—embarks on a journey to uncover the fate of her sister. Upon her arrival, she discovers that Rosalie is worn down and dispirited, trapped in a stifling marriage marked by her husbands cruelty. Determined to change the course of her sisters life, Bettina encounters Lord Mount Dunstan, a nobleman of noble birth but dwindling means. As they fall deeply in love, he wrestles with the fear that expressing his feelings might be perceived as a pursuit of her wealth. This story weaves a tale of romance and resilience, exploring the transformative power of American ambition and affluence on a fading English aristocracy.
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    21 mins
  • 039 - Chapter 39 On the Marshes

    039 - Chapter 39 On the Marshes
    Feb 26 2026
    Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of a wealthy American multimillionaire, marries an impoverished English baronet and relocates to England, effectively severing ties with her family. Years later, her younger sister Bettina—striking, intelligent, and fabulously wealthy—embarks on a journey to uncover the fate of her sister. Upon her arrival, she discovers that Rosalie is worn down and dispirited, trapped in a stifling marriage marked by her husbands cruelty. Determined to change the course of her sisters life, Bettina encounters Lord Mount Dunstan, a nobleman of noble birth but dwindling means. As they fall deeply in love, he wrestles with the fear that expressing his feelings might be perceived as a pursuit of her wealth. This story weaves a tale of romance and resilience, exploring the transformative power of American ambition and affluence on a fading English aristocracy.
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    21 mins
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