Our New Mistress

""Our New Mistress: Or Changes At Brookfield Earl"" is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge in 1888. Set in the Victorian era, the story revolves around the changes that occur in the Brookfield Earl estate when a new mistress takes over. The previous mistress, Lady Brookfield, has passed away, leaving her husband, Lord Brookfield, and their children to mourn her loss. However, the arrival of the new mistress, Miss Adeline Mohun, brings a fresh perspective to the estate and its inhabitants.Miss Mohun is a strong-willed and independent woman who is not afraid to challenge the traditional gender roles of her time. She quickly becomes a beloved figure among the staff and the villagers, but her arrival also sparks jealousy and resentment among some of the members of the Brookfield family.As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the intricacies of Victorian society, including the class system, gender roles, and the relationships between the aristocracy and their servants. Along the way, the characters face challenges and conflicts that test their loyalty, integrity, and resilience.""Our New Mistress: Or Changes At Brookfield Earl"" is a classic work of Victorian literature that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, women's rights, and the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.