The Maidens' Lodge; or, None of Self and All of Thee (In the Reign of Queen Anne)

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Emily Sarah Holt. The Maidens' Lodge; or, None of Self and All of Thee (In the Reign of Queen Anne)

The Maidens' Lodge; or, None of Self and All of Thee (In the Reign of Queen Anne)

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Emily Sarah Holt

"The Maidens' Lodge"

Chapter One

Phoebe arrives at White-Ladies

Chapter Two

Making acquaintances

Chapter Three

Little Mrs. Dorothy

Chapter Four

Through thorny paths

Chapter Five

Gatty’s troubles

Chapter Six

Traps laid for Rhoda

Chapter Seven

Delawarr Court

Chapter Eight

Rhoda is taken in the trap

Chapter Nine

Something alters everything

Chapter Ten

Mr. Welles does it beautifully

Chapter Eleven

Phoebe in a new character

Chapter Twelve

Ends in the Maidens’ Lodge

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Emily Sarah Holt

Published by Good Press, 2019

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“Marcella begs you will allow her excuses, Madam, for she is indisposed this morning,” said Mrs. Jane, in a quick, sharp voice, which made Phoebe doubt if all her angularity were outside.

While Madam was expressing her regret at this news, the doors of Numbers Five and Six opened simultaneously, and two ladies emerged, who were, in their way, as much a contrast as Mrs. Jane and Mrs. Dorothy. Number Six reached the carriage first. She was a pleasant, comfortable looking woman of about fifty years of age, with a round face and healthy complexion, and a manner which, while kindly, was dignified and self-possessed.

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