02252cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324501860015426400510034030000470039133600260043833700260046433800360049050000310052650801170055752011470067453400450182165300240186685600430189099900170193315651UtSlPG20260610133352.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBurnett, Frances Hodgson,d1849-192410aHis Grace of Osmonde :bBeing the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-04-18 aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net). a"His Grace of Osmonde" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story dives into the lives of the nobles, particularly focusing on the birth of the heir to the Duke of Osmonde amid the expectations and anxieties of those around him. Following the illustrious line of a noble estate, the narrative hints at themes of love, duty, and the responsibilities of nobility. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the serene village of Camylott as its inhabitants share in a collective anticipation surrounding the Duchess's delivery. The women gossip about the fortune the newborn will inherit, while the men celebrate over ale, eagerly waiting for news. Entering the intimate moment of the birth, the Duke and Duchess reveal their love and joy as they welcome their son, whom they hope will embody the virtues of his lineage. The chapter establishes a tone of warmth and affection, setting the stage for the unfolding story of the Marquess of Roxholm, the young heir, as he grows amidst the backdrop of both familial love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aNobility -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15651 c57039d57039