"His Grace of Osmonde" is a historical novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The book tells the story of a handsome, kind, noble, and well-built nobleman who has everything nature can give him except his bride. He still hasn't met her. But he knows that one day he will meet her. And when he sees her for the first time, she is a beautiful hoyden. She is the loud, swearing tomboy daughter of a lord who is always getting into trouble. But he waits because he knows that fate and nature will bring them together and make her tame. Or won't they? Or will the world and the playboys who want to take advantage of his strong-willed future wife ruin her? Moreover, "His Grace of Osmonde" is a compelling and well-crafted historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. It is a testament to Frances Hodgson Burnett's skill as a writer and her ability to create memorable characters and vivid settings.
Anglo-American novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England on 24 November 1849. She started writing when she was young to help her family through difficult times. After her father passed away in 1854, Frances Hodgson's circumstances became progressively more difficult as she grew older. The family left Europe in 1865 and relocated in New Market, Tennessee, close to Knoxville, but the support promised by a maternal relative did not materialize. Hodgson was successful in getting a story accepted by Godey's Lady's Book in 1868. Within a few years, Godey's, Scribner's Monthly, Peterson's Ladies' Magazine, and Harper's all routinely published her work. After spending a year in England, she married Dr. Swan Moses Burnett of New Market in 1873. A number one bestseller in 1886, Little Lord Fauntleroy eventually enjoyed success as a play, immortalized her son's curls and velvet suits, and was adapted into a silent film. Her stories often feature rags-to-riches themes that mirror her own journey from disadvantaged beginnings to renowned novelist. She became a hot topic due to her extravagant Victorian style attire, divorce, extensive travels, literary network of friends, and their gatherings. She was generous in financing different organizations, particularly those involving children.
