Name: The Governess
SKU: 64816615
Price: 26.06 EUR
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Author: Julie M. Lippmann

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Publisher

Double 9 Books

Author

Julie M. Lippmann

Year

2025

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x2.5 cm

ISBN13

9789371463799

The Governess

Julie M. Lippmann (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

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Synopsis "The Governess"

The governess centers on a spirited young girl whose independence and fierce will clash with the arrival of a strict new authority figure. After a troubling incident involving a younger child leaves her reputation tarnished, she is faced with adult disapproval and the looming presence of a governess sent to restore order to her life. Early scenes depict a tense atmosphere as she navigates guilt, resentment, and defiance while struggling to maintain her sense of identity in a household that seeks to reform her. The household's staff, especially a conflicted caregiver, becomes entangled in the emotional storm as discipline and freedom collide. The girl's resistance to control reflects deeper questions about growth, fairness, and the complexity of youth. As the story unfolds, a deeper examination of trust and transformation emerges, grounded in the friction between personal liberty and imposed structure. With emotional nuance and shifting perspectives, the narrative sets the foundation for a journey of self-awareness, responsibility, and understanding between two opposing personalities.