The Baron's Head (1884)

The Baron's Head is a novel written by Frances Vyvian and first published in 1884. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Letty Gwynn who is forced to leave her home in Wales and move to London after her father's death. In London, Letty finds work as a governess for the children of a wealthy family, the Hargreaves. Letty soon becomes involved in the Hargreaves' family drama, which includes a mysterious and reclusive baron, Lord Verney, who is rumored to be the father of Mrs. Hargreaves' illegitimate child. Letty is drawn to Lord Verney and becomes determined to uncover the truth about his past and his relationship with the Hargreaves. As Letty delves deeper into the Hargreaves' secrets, she finds herself in danger and must rely on the help of Lord Verney to protect her. Along the way, Letty and Lord Verney develop a deep and complicated relationship that is threatened by the social norms of the time. The Baron's Head is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class. It is a captivating read that provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and powerful during the early 19th century.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.