Sirs, Only Seventeen! (1894)

Sirs, Only Seventeen! is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and first published in 1894. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young girl named Rosamund. Rosamund is only seventeen years old and has just finished her education at a boarding school. She is excited to return home to her family, but soon realizes that her life is not going to be as easy as she thought.Rosamund's father has recently passed away, leaving her mother and siblings in a difficult financial situation. In order to help her family, Rosamund must find a way to make money. She decides to become a governess and is hired by a wealthy family to teach their children.As Rosamund settles into her new job, she finds herself becoming more and more attracted to the family's son, Arthur. However, Arthur is engaged to another woman, and Rosamund must navigate her feelings while also trying to do her job.Throughout the novel, Rosamund faces many challenges, including financial struggles, family drama, and romantic complications. She must learn to be strong and independent in order to overcome these obstacles and find happiness.Sirs, Only Seventeen! is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, family, and the struggles of growing up. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.