Burnett, Frances Hodgson,  1849-1924 <br/><br/>
The Head of the House of Coombe 

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<br/><br/> Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_of_the_House_of_Coombe  Sequel: Robin.  Release date is 2004-09-01 
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<br/><br/> "The Head of the House of Coombe" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel published in 1922. Set in pre-World War One England, it follows the enigmatic Lord Coombe, a man of formidable intellect but wicked reputation, who becomes guardian to neglected young Robin. As Robin grows under his secret protection, she navigates her selfish mother's world and encounters dangerous characters. The story weaves romance, social commentary, and intrigue against the backdrop of Europe's march toward war, culminating as news of an assassination reaches England's nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction 
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