“The great strength she had used in the old days to conquer and subdue, to win her will and to defend her way, seemed now a power but to protect the suffering and uphold the weak, and this she did, not alone in hovels but in the brilliant court and world of fashion, for there she found suffering and weakness also, all the more bitter and sorrowful since it dared not cry aloud.”
This book explores the life and times of a woman of high social standing during the 18th century, offering insights into the societal norms and personal struggles of the era. more
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English playwright known for her rich imagination and delicate emotional descriptions. Her works spanned various genres including drama, novels, and poetry, with her most famous works being 'Little Women' and 'The Secret Garden'. Born on November 24, 1849, she passed away on October 29, 1924. more
“You can't teach kindness with a whip, Janus.”
“I am so grateful for the many times God has shown me the mercy of not giving me what I want.”